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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,865.77, 356,098.80 and 158,783.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,865.77, 356,098.80 and 158,783.85 is: 237,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,865.77 : 356,098.80 = 158,783.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,865.77/356,098.80 = 158,783.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,865.77x = 356,098.80 × 158,783.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,865.77x = 56,542,738,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,542,738,444.38/237,865.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,708.60

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