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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,130.86, 356,716.44 and 158,213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,130.86, 356,716.44 and 158,213.83 is: 237,001.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,130.86 : 356,716.44 = 158,213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,130.86/356,716.44 = 158,213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,130.86x = 356,716.44 × 158,213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,130.86x = 56,437,474,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,437,474,196.37/238,130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,001.93

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