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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,848.52, 356,072.94 and 158,766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,848.52, 356,072.94 and 158,766.60 is: 237,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,848.52 : 356,072.94 = 158,766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,848.52/356,072.94 = 158,766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,848.52x = 356,072.94 × 158,766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,848.52x = 56,532,490,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,532,490,035.80/237,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,682.75

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