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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,666.54, 323,785.58 and 158,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,666.54, 323,785.58 and 158,327.26 is: 218,455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,666.54 : 323,785.58 = 158,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,666.54/323,785.58 = 158,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,666.54x = 323,785.58 × 158,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,666.54x = 51,264,082,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,264,082,553.11/234,666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,455.01

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