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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,862.40, 356,093.75 and 158,780.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,862.40, 356,093.75 and 158,780.48 is: 237,703.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,862.40 : 356,093.75 = 158,780.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,862.40/356,093.75 = 158,780.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,862.40x = 356,093.75 × 158,780.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,862.40x = 56,540,735,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,540,735,166.48/237,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,703.55

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