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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,332.72, 356,245.16 and 158,994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,332.72, 356,245.16 and 158,994.40 is: 238,656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,332.72 : 356,245.16 = 158,994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,332.72/356,245.16 = 158,994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,332.72x = 356,245.16 × 158,994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,332.72x = 56,640,985,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,640,985,467.10/237,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,656.45

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