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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,001.89, 344,893.68 and 80,223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,001.89, 344,893.68 and 80,223.98 is: 120,297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,001.89 : 344,893.68 = 80,223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,001.89/344,893.68 = 80,223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,001.89x = 344,893.68 × 80,223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,001.89x = 27,668,741,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,668,741,961.98/230,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,297.89

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