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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,001.72, 344,885.88 and 105,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,001.72, 344,885.88 and 105,235.80 is: 157,800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,001.72 : 344,885.88 = 105,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,001.72/344,885.88 = 105,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,001.72x = 344,885.88 × 105,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,001.72x = 36,294,341,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,294,341,490.50/230,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,800.30

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