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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,628.92, 346,990.89 and 159,569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,628.92, 346,990.89 and 159,569.12 is: 239,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,628.92 : 346,990.89 = 159,569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,628.92/346,990.89 = 159,569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,628.92x = 346,990.89 × 159,569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,628.92x = 55,369,030,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,369,030,965.32/231,628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,041.96

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