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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,526.96, 349,931.88 and 157,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,526.96, 349,931.88 and 157,341.60 is: 235,770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,526.96 : 349,931.88 = 157,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,526.96/349,931.88 = 157,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,526.96x = 349,931.88 × 157,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,526.96x = 55,058,841,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,058,841,890.21/233,526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,770.82

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