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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,153.15, 346,729.73 and 159,851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,153.15, 346,729.73 and 159,851.48 is: 239,777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,153.15 : 346,729.73 = 159,851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,153.15/346,729.73 = 159,851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,153.15x = 346,729.73 × 159,851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,153.15x = 55,425,260,568.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,425,260,568.07/231,153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,777.22

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