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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,166.64, 346,725.12 and 156,764.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,166.64, 346,725.12 and 156,764.36 is: 235,129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,166.64 : 346,725.12 = 156,764.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,166.64/346,725.12 = 156,764.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,166.64x = 346,725.12 × 156,764.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,166.64x = 54,354,141,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,354,141,532.72/231,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,129.69

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