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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,085.52, 347,683.58 and 157,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,085.52, 347,683.58 and 157,076.28 is: 235,313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,085.52 : 347,683.58 = 157,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,085.52/347,683.58 = 157,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,085.52x = 347,683.58 × 157,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,085.52x = 54,612,843,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,612,843,167.14/232,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,313.44

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