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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,078.28, 347,672.72 and 157,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,078.28, 347,672.72 and 157,069.04 is: 235,302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,078.28 : 347,672.72 = 157,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,078.28/347,672.72 = 157,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,078.28x = 347,672.72 × 157,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,078.28x = 54,608,620,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,608,620,364.59/232,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,302.59

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