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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,851.65, 356,077.63 and 158,769.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,851.65, 356,077.63 and 158,769.73 is: 237,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,851.65 : 356,077.63 = 158,769.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,851.65/356,077.63 = 158,769.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,851.65x = 356,077.63 × 158,769.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,851.65x = 56,534,346,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,534,346,599.90/237,851.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,687.43

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