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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,128.86, 356,713.44 and 158,211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,128.86, 356,713.44 and 158,211.83 is: 236,998.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,128.86 : 356,713.44 = 158,211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,128.86/356,713.44 = 158,211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,128.86x = 356,713.44 × 158,211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,128.86x = 56,436,284,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,436,284,344.43/238,128.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,998.93

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