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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,235.62, 344,715.62 and 117,673.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,235.62, 344,715.62 and 117,673.43 is: 176,184.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,235.62 : 344,715.62 = 117,673.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,235.62/344,715.62 = 117,673.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,235.62x = 344,715.62 × 117,673.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,235.62x = 40,563,867,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,563,867,068.03/230,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,184.15

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