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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,003.80, 348,005.70 and 158,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,003.80, 348,005.70 and 158,275.80 is: 237,413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,003.80 : 348,005.70 = 158,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,003.80/348,005.70 = 158,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,003.80x = 348,005.70 × 158,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,003.80x = 55,080,880,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,080,880,572.06/232,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,413.70

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