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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,789.74, 349,358.52 and 157,731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,789.74, 349,358.52 and 157,731.90 is: 236,715.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,789.74 : 349,358.52 = 157,731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,789.74/349,358.52 = 157,731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,789.74x = 349,358.52 × 157,731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,789.74x = 55,104,983,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,104,983,140.79/232,789.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,715.69

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