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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,672.91, 346,328.08 and 159,420.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,672.91, 346,328.08 and 159,420.00 is: 239,350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,672.91 : 346,328.08 = 159,420.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,672.91/346,328.08 = 159,420.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,672.91x = 346,328.08 × 159,420.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,672.91x = 55,211,621,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,211,621,914.05/230,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,350.26

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