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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,025.14, 346,369.74 and 155,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,025.14, 346,369.74 and 155,960 is: 233,826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,025.14 : 346,369.74 = 155,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,025.14/346,369.74 = 155,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,025.14x = 346,369.74 × 155,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,025.14x = 54,019,824,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019,824,650.40/231,025.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,826.61

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