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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,427.14, 347,114.79 and 157,025.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,427.14, 347,114.79 and 157,025.22 is: 235,520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,427.14 : 347,114.79 = 157,025.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,427.14/347,114.79 = 157,025.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,427.14x = 347,114.79 × 157,025.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,427.14x = 54,505,776,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,505,776,265.00/231,427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,520.24

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