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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,066.73, 344,632.95 and 116,144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,066.73, 344,632.95 and 116,144.19 is: 173,980.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,066.73 : 344,632.95 = 116,144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,066.73/344,632.95 = 116,144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,066.73x = 344,632.95 × 116,144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,066.73x = 40,027,114,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027,114,825.06/230,066.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,980.46

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