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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,060.07, 349,029.34 and 157,952.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,060.07, 349,029.34 and 157,952.33 is: 236,548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,060.07 : 349,029.34 = 157,952.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,060.07/349,029.34 = 157,952.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,060.07x = 349,029.34 × 157,952.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,060.07x = 55,129,998,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129,998,623.48/233,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,548.45

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