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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,004.80, 348,007.20 and 158,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,004.80, 348,007.20 and 158,276.80 is: 237,415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,004.80 : 348,007.20 = 158,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,004.80/348,007.20 = 158,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,004.80x = 348,007.20 × 158,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,004.80x = 55,081,465,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,081,465,992.96/232,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,415.20

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