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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,724.72, 346,098.42 and 112,497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,724.72, 346,098.42 and 112,497.12 is: 168,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,724.72 : 346,098.42 = 112,497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,724.72/346,098.42 = 112,497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,724.72x = 346,098.42 × 112,497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,724.72x = 38,935,075,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,935,075,486.55/230,724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,751.21

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