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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,266.59, 345,431.32 and 80,472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,266.59, 345,431.32 and 80,472.12 is: 120,719.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,266.59 : 345,431.32 = 80,472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,266.59/345,431.32 = 80,472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,266.59x = 345,431.32 × 80,472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,266.59x = 27,797,590,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,797,590,634.80/230,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,719.17

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