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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,694.76, 346,045.02 and 72,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,694.76, 346,045.02 and 72,937 is: 109,406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,694.76 : 346,045.02 = 72,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,694.76/346,045.02 = 72,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,694.76x = 346,045.02 × 72,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,694.76x = 25,239,485,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,239,485,623.74/230,694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,406.41

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