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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,151.58, 346,104.21 and 150,991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,151.58, 346,104.21 and 150,991.02 is: 226,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,151.58 : 346,104.21 = 150,991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,151.58/346,104.21 = 150,991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,151.58x = 346,104.21 × 150,991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,151.58x = 52,258,627,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,258,627,694.19/231,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,079.47

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