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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,324.20, 356,232.40 and 158,985.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,324.20, 356,232.40 and 158,985.86 is: 238,643.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,324.20 : 356,232.40 = 158,985.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,324.20/356,232.40 = 158,985.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,324.20x = 356,232.40 × 158,985.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,324.20x = 56,635,912,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,635,912,295.24/237,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,643.65

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