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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,130.67, 344,972.85 and 117,863.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,130.67, 344,972.85 and 117,863.86 is: 176,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,130.67 : 344,972.85 = 117,863.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,130.67/344,972.85 = 117,863.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,130.67x = 344,972.85 × 117,863.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,130.67x = 40,659,831,696.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,831,696.20/230,130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,681.50

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