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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,627.67, 346,989.02 and 159,567.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,627.67, 346,989.02 and 159,567.87 is: 239,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,627.67 : 346,989.02 = 159,567.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,627.67/346,989.02 = 159,567.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,627.67x = 346,989.02 × 159,567.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,627.67x = 55,368,298,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,368,298,036.95/231,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,040.08

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