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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,282.68, 348,188.76 and 157,410.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,282.68, 348,188.76 and 157,410.48 is: 235,956.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,282.68 : 348,188.76 = 157,410.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,282.68/348,188.76 = 157,410.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,282.68x = 348,188.76 × 157,410.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,282.68x = 54,808,559,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,808,559,842.20/232,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,956.29

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