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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,358.29, 356,283.47 and 159,019.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,358.29, 356,283.47 and 159,019.95 is: 238,694.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,358.29 : 356,283.47 = 159,019.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,358.29/356,283.47 = 159,019.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,358.29x = 356,283.47 × 159,019.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,358.29x = 56,656,179,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,656,179,982.78/237,358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,694.76

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