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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,486.52, 323,702.97 and 157,095.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,486.52, 323,702.97 and 157,095.43 is: 216,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,486.52 : 323,702.97 = 157,095.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,486.52/323,702.97 = 157,095.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,486.52x = 323,702.97 × 157,095.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,486.52x = 50,852,257,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,852,257,264.43/234,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,866.44

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