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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,607.56, 316,699.92 and 231,607.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,607.56, 316,699.92 and 231,607.56 is: 316,699.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,607.56 : 316,699.92 = 231,607.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,607.56/316,699.92 = 231,607.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,607.56x = 316,699.92 × 231,607.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,607.56x = 73,350,095,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,350,095,723.40/231,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,699.92

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