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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,904.58, 347,356.97 and 156,610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,904.58, 347,356.97 and 156,610.72 is: 234,578.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,904.58 : 347,356.97 = 156,610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,904.58/347,356.97 = 156,610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,904.58x = 347,356.97 × 156,610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,904.58x = 54,399,822,648.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399,822,648.88/231,904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,578.47

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