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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,736.44, 350,915.79 and 158,089.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,736.44, 350,915.79 and 158,089.10 is: 237,344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,736.44 : 350,915.79 = 158,089.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,736.44/350,915.79 = 158,089.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,736.44x = 350,915.79 × 158,089.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,736.44x = 55,475,961,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,475,961,416.89/233,736.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,344.08

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