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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,639.93, 345,957.83 and 72,868.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,639.93, 345,957.83 and 72,868.38 is: 109,301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,639.93 : 345,957.83 = 72,868.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,639.93/345,957.83 = 72,868.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,639.93x = 345,957.83 × 72,868.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,639.93x = 25,209,386,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,209,386,620.42/230,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,301.92

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