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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,967.91, 347,361.18 and 152,842.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,967.91, 347,361.18 and 152,842.25 is: 228,874.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,967.91 : 347,361.18 = 152,842.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,967.91/347,361.18 = 152,842.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,967.91x = 347,361.18 × 152,842.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,967.91x = 53,091,462,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,091,462,577.05/231,967.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,874.17

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