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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,864.27, 356,096.56 and 158,782.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,864.27, 356,096.56 and 158,782.35 is: 237,706.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,864.27 : 356,096.56 = 158,782.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,864.27/356,096.56 = 158,782.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,864.27x = 356,096.56 × 158,782.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,864.27x = 56,541,848,226.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,541,848,226.76/237,864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,706.35

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