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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,277.15, 348,180.42 and 157,404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,277.15, 348,180.42 and 157,404.87 is: 235,947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,277.15 : 348,180.42 = 157,404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,277.15/348,180.42 = 157,404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,277.15x = 348,180.42 × 157,404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,277.15x = 54,805,291,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,805,291,218.72/232,277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,947.84

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