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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,268.67, 348,167.72 and 157,396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,268.67, 348,167.72 and 157,396.38 is: 235,935.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,268.67 : 348,167.72 = 157,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,268.67/348,167.72 = 157,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,268.67x = 348,167.72 × 157,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,268.67x = 54,800,337,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,800,337,973.87/232,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,935.13

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