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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,940.80, 347,911.20 and 158,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,940.80, 347,911.20 and 158,212.80 is: 237,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,940.80 : 347,911.20 = 158,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,940.80/347,911.20 = 158,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,940.80x = 347,911.20 × 158,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,940.80x = 55,044,005,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,044,005,103.36/231,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,319.20

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