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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,535.13, 347,302.35 and 152,074.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,535.13, 347,302.35 and 152,074.71 is: 228,111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,535.13 : 347,302.35 = 152,074.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,535.13/347,302.35 = 152,074.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,535.13x = 347,302.35 × 152,074.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,535.13x = 52,815,904,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,815,904,158.57/231,535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,111.84

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