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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,627.92, 346,989.39 and 159,568.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,627.92, 346,989.39 and 159,568.12 is: 239,040.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,627.92 : 346,989.39 = 159,568.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,627.92/346,989.39 = 159,568.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,627.92x = 346,989.39 × 159,568.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,627.92x = 55,368,444,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,368,444,622.25/231,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,040.46

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