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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,846.27, 356,069.57 and 158,764.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,846.27, 356,069.57 and 158,764.35 is: 237,679.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,846.27 : 356,069.57 = 158,764.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,846.27/356,069.57 = 158,764.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,846.27x = 356,069.57 × 158,764.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,846.27x = 56,531,153,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,531,153,042.01/237,846.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,679.38

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