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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,855.65, 356,083.62 and 158,773.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,855.65, 356,083.62 and 158,773.73 is: 237,693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,855.65 : 356,083.62 = 158,773.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,855.65/356,083.62 = 158,773.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,855.65x = 356,083.62 × 158,773.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,855.65x = 56,536,722,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,536,722,758.88/237,855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,693.42

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