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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,265.38, 344,898.12 and 111,687.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,265.38, 344,898.12 and 111,687.50 is: 167,288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,265.38 : 344,898.12 = 111,687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,265.38/344,898.12 = 111,687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,265.38x = 344,898.12 × 111,687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,265.38x = 38,520,808,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,520,808,777.50/230,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,288.76

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