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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,118.83, 346,086.39 and 159,942.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,118.83, 346,086.39 and 159,942.92 is: 239,504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,118.83 : 346,086.39 = 159,942.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,118.83/346,086.39 = 159,942.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,118.83x = 346,086.39 × 159,942.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,118.83x = 55,354,066,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,354,066,058.43/231,118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,504.79

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