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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,456.65, 346,827.76 and 156,282.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,456.65, 346,827.76 and 156,282.17 is: 234,182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,456.65 : 346,827.76 = 156,282.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,456.65/346,827.76 = 156,282.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,456.65x = 346,827.76 × 156,282.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,456.65x = 54,202,992,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,202,992,824.20/231,456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,182.06

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