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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,856.15, 356,084.37 and 158,774.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,856.15, 356,084.37 and 158,774.23 is: 237,694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,856.15 : 356,084.37 = 158,774.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,856.15/356,084.37 = 158,774.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,856.15x = 356,084.37 × 158,774.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,856.15x = 56,537,021,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,537,021,661.79/237,856.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,694.18

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