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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,160.94, 852,567.03 and 231,139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,160.94, 852,567.03 and 231,139.38 is: 346,841.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,160.94 : 852,567.03 = 231,139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,160.94/852,567.03 = 231,139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,160.94x = 852,567.03 × 231,139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,160.94x = 197,061,814,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,061,814,722.64/568,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,841.54

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