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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,068.16, 344,942.13 and 101,914.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,068.16, 344,942.13 and 101,914.85 is: 152,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,068.16 : 344,942.13 = 101,914.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,068.16/344,942.13 = 101,914.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,068.16x = 344,942.13 × 101,914.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,068.16x = 35,154,725,437.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,154,725,437.63/230,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,801.35

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