Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,281.06, 348,186.24 and 157,408.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 232,281.06, 348,186.24 and 157,408.80 is: 235,953.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,281.06 : 348,186.24 = 157,408.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,281.06/348,186.24 = 157,408.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,281.06x = 348,186.24 × 157,408.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,281.06x = 54,807,578,214.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,807,578,214.91/232,281.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,953.71
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