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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,324.99, 346,591.08 and 155,281.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,324.99, 346,591.08 and 155,281.17 is: 232,655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,324.99 : 346,591.08 = 155,281.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,324.99/346,591.08 = 155,281.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,324.99x = 346,591.08 × 155,281.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,324.99x = 53,819,068,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,819,068,413.96/231,324.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,655.66

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