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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,269.67, 348,169.21 and 157,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,269.67, 348,169.21 and 157,397.38 is: 235,936.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,269.67 : 348,169.21 = 157,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,269.67/348,169.21 = 157,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,269.67x = 348,169.21 × 157,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,269.67x = 54,800,921,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,800,921,450.67/232,269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,936.62

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