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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,949.80, 347,924.70 and 158,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,949.80, 347,924.70 and 158,221.80 is: 237,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,949.80 : 347,924.70 = 158,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,949.80/347,924.70 = 158,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,949.80x = 347,924.70 × 158,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,949.80x = 55,049,272,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,049,272,298.46/231,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,332.70

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