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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,371.42, 356,303.16 and 159,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,371.42, 356,303.16 and 159,033.08 is: 238,714.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,371.42 : 356,303.16 = 159,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,371.42/356,303.16 = 159,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,371.42x = 356,303.16 × 159,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,371.42x = 56,663,987,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,663,987,167.02/237,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,714.45

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