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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,855.15, 356,082.87 and 158,773.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,855.15, 356,082.87 and 158,773.23 is: 237,692.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,855.15 : 356,082.87 = 158,773.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,855.15/356,082.87 = 158,773.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,855.15x = 356,082.87 × 158,773.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,855.15x = 56,536,427,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,536,427,417.57/237,855.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,692.68

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