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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,722.20, 346,277.70 and 112,494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,722.20, 346,277.70 and 112,494.60 is: 168,836.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,722.20 : 346,277.70 = 112,494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,722.20/346,277.70 = 112,494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,722.20x = 346,277.70 × 112,494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,722.20x = 38,954,371,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,954,371,350.42/230,722.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,836.68

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