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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,712.70, 346,066.88 and 72,941.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,712.70, 346,066.88 and 72,941.17 is: 109,411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,712.70 : 346,066.88 = 72,941.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,712.70/346,066.88 = 72,941.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,712.70x = 346,066.88 × 72,941.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,712.70x = 25,242,522,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,242,522,442.64/230,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,411.07

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