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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,855.56, 347,330.56 and 159,795.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,855.56, 347,330.56 and 159,795.58 is: 239,381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,855.56 : 347,330.56 = 159,795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,855.56/347,330.56 = 159,795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,855.56x = 347,330.56 × 159,795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,855.56x = 55,501,888,286.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,501,888,286.92/231,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,381.31

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