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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,774.64, 346,480.56 and 159,521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,774.64, 346,480.56 and 159,521.64 is: 239,502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,774.64 : 346,480.56 = 159,521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,774.64/346,480.56 = 159,521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,774.64x = 346,480.56 × 159,521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,774.64x = 55,271,147,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,271,147,159.32/230,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,502.69

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