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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,296.62, 346,689.87 and 151,301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,296.62, 346,689.87 and 151,301.38 is: 226,785.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,296.62 : 346,689.87 = 151,301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,296.62/346,689.87 = 151,301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,296.62x = 346,689.87 × 151,301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,296.62x = 52,454,655,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454,655,763.02/231,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,785.22

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