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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,864.77, 356,097.31 and 158,782.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,864.77, 356,097.31 and 158,782.85 is: 237,707.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,864.77 : 356,097.31 = 158,782.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,864.77/356,097.31 = 158,782.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,864.77x = 356,097.31 × 158,782.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,864.77x = 56,542,144,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,542,144,965.22/237,864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,707.10

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