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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,287.70, 348,196.20 and 157,415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,287.70, 348,196.20 and 157,415.35 is: 235,963.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,287.70 : 348,196.20 = 157,415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,287.70/348,196.20 = 157,415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,287.70x = 348,196.20 × 157,415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,287.70x = 54,811,426,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,811,426,691.67/232,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,963.53

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