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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,322.62, 356,229.96 and 158,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,322.62, 356,229.96 and 158,984.28 is: 238,641.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,322.62 : 356,229.96 = 158,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,322.62/356,229.96 = 158,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,322.62x = 356,229.96 × 158,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,322.62x = 56,634,963,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,634,963,705.03/237,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,641.24

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