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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,329.70, 356,240.73 and 158,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,329.70, 356,240.73 and 158,991.36 is: 238,651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,329.70 : 356,240.73 = 158,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,329.70/356,240.73 = 158,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,329.70x = 356,240.73 × 158,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,329.70x = 56,639,197,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,639,197,410.41/237,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,651.96

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