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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,202.64, 346,778.76 and 156,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,202.64, 346,778.76 and 156,800.72 is: 235,183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,202.64 : 346,778.76 = 156,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,202.64/346,778.76 = 156,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,202.64x = 346,778.76 × 156,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,202.64x = 54,375,159,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,375,159,248.71/231,202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,183.99

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