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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,723.10, 346,084.65 and 225,539.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,723.10, 346,084.65 and 225,539.10 is: 338,308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,723.10 : 346,084.65 = 225,539.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,723.10/346,084.65 = 225,539.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,723.10x = 346,084.65 × 225,539.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,723.10x = 78,055,620,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,055,620,484.82/230,723.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,308.65

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