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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,865.40, 356,098.25 and 158,783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,865.40, 356,098.25 and 158,783.48 is: 237,708.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,865.40 : 356,098.25 = 158,783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,865.40/356,098.25 = 158,783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,865.40x = 356,098.25 × 158,783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,865.40x = 56,542,516,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,542,516,782.50/237,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,708.04

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