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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,325.20, 356,233.90 and 158,986.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,325.20, 356,233.90 and 158,986.86 is: 238,645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,325.20 : 356,233.90 = 158,986.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,325.20/356,233.90 = 158,986.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,325.20x = 356,233.90 × 158,986.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,325.20x = 56,636,509,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,636,509,186.55/237,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,645.16

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