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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,288.70, 348,197.70 and 157,416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,288.70, 348,197.70 and 157,416.36 is: 235,965.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,288.70 : 348,197.70 = 157,416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,288.70/348,197.70 = 157,416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,288.70x = 348,197.70 × 157,416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,288.70x = 54,812,014,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,812,014,494.37/232,288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,965.05

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