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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,297.04, 348,210.30 and 157,424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,297.04, 348,210.30 and 157,424.78 is: 235,977.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,297.04 : 348,210.30 = 157,424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,297.04/348,210.30 = 157,424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,297.04x = 348,210.30 × 157,424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,297.04x = 54,816,929,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,816,929,871.23/232,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,977.74

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