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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,527.41, 347,291.11 and 152,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,527.41, 347,291.11 and 152,623.18 is: 228,934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,527.41 : 347,291.11 = 152,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,527.41/347,291.11 = 152,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,527.41x = 347,291.11 × 152,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,527.41x = 53,004,672,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,004,672,344.14/231,527.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,934.76

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