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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,220.80, 348,331.20 and 158,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,220.80, 348,331.20 and 158,492.80 is: 237,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,220.80 : 348,331.20 = 158,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,220.80/348,331.20 = 158,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,220.80x = 348,331.20 × 158,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,220.80x = 55,207,987,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,207,987,215.36/232,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,739.20

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