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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,011.44, 344,900.48 and 105,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,011.44, 344,900.48 and 105,245.52 is: 157,814.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,011.44 : 344,900.48 = 105,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,011.44/344,900.48 = 105,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,011.44x = 344,900.48 × 105,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,011.44x = 36,299,230,365.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,299,230,365.85/230,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,814.89

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