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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,330.70, 356,242.23 and 158,992.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,330.70, 356,242.23 and 158,992.36 is: 238,653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,330.70 : 356,242.23 = 158,992.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,330.70/356,242.23 = 158,992.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,330.70x = 356,242.23 × 158,992.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,330.70x = 56,639,792,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,639,792,879.36/237,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,653.46

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