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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,617.40, 355,842.90 and 158,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,617.40, 355,842.90 and 158,302.20 is: 237,064.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,617.40 : 355,842.90 = 158,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,617.40/355,842.90 = 158,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,617.40x = 355,842.90 × 158,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,617.40x = 56,330,713,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,330,713,924.38/237,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,064.77

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