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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,456.02, 346,826.82 and 156,281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,456.02, 346,826.82 and 156,281.54 is: 234,181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,456.02 : 346,826.82 = 156,281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,456.02/346,826.82 = 156,281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,456.02x = 346,826.82 × 156,281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,456.02x = 54,202,629,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,202,629,542.90/231,456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,181.12

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