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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,515.54, 347,036.49 and 156,643.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,515.54, 347,036.49 and 156,643.59 is: 234,805.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,515.54 : 347,036.49 = 156,643.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,515.54/347,036.49 = 156,643.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,515.54x = 347,036.49 × 156,643.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,515.54x = 54,361,041,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,361,041,654.60/231,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,805.16

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