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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,333.70, 356,246.73 and 158,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,333.70, 356,246.73 and 158,995.36 is: 238,657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,333.70 : 356,246.73 = 158,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,333.70/356,246.73 = 158,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,333.70x = 356,246.73 × 158,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,333.70x = 56,641,577,085.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,641,577,085.17/237,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,657.96

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