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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,663.95, 351,633.62 and 158,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,663.95, 351,633.62 and 158,463.88 is: 237,451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,663.95 : 351,633.62 = 158,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,663.95/351,633.62 = 158,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,663.95x = 351,633.62 × 158,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,663.95x = 55,721,227,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,721,227,280.72/234,663.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,451.16

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