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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,292, 345,289.56 and 97,136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,292, 345,289.56 and 97,136.64 is: 145,642.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,292 : 345,289.56 = 97,136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,292/345,289.56 = 97,136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,292x = 345,289.56 × 97,136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,292x = 33,540,267,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,540,267,685.48/230,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,642.35

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