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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,278.71, 348,182.82 and 157,406.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,278.71, 348,182.82 and 157,406.49 is: 235,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,278.71 : 348,182.82 = 157,406.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,278.71/348,182.82 = 157,406.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,278.71x = 348,182.82 × 157,406.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,278.71x = 54,806,235,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,806,235,574.50/232,278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,950.32

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