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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,332.70, 356,245.23 and 158,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,332.70, 356,245.23 and 158,994.36 is: 238,656.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,332.70 : 356,245.23 = 158,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,332.70/356,245.23 = 158,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,332.70x = 356,245.23 × 158,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,332.70x = 56,640,982,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,640,982,346.90/237,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,656.46

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