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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,875.54, 356,113.23 and 158,793.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,875.54, 356,113.23 and 158,793.62 is: 237,723.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,875.54 : 356,113.23 = 158,793.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,875.54/356,113.23 = 158,793.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,875.54x = 356,113.23 × 158,793.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,875.54x = 56,548,508,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,548,508,921.59/237,875.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,723.09

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