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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,451.52, 346,820.07 and 156,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,451.52, 346,820.07 and 156,277.04 is: 234,174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,451.52 : 346,820.07 = 156,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,451.52/346,820.07 = 156,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,451.52x = 346,820.07 × 156,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,451.52x = 54,200,013,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,200,013,952.19/231,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,174.37

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