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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,150.08, 346,101.96 and 150,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,150.08, 346,101.96 and 150,989.52 is: 226,077.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,150.08 : 346,101.96 = 150,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,150.08/346,101.96 = 150,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,150.08x = 346,101.96 × 150,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,150.08x = 52,257,768,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,257,768,811.46/231,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,077.23

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