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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,731.60, 346,097.40 and 106,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,731.60, 346,097.40 and 106,315.60 is: 159,473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,731.60 : 346,097.40 = 106,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,731.60/346,097.40 = 106,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,731.60x = 346,097.40 × 106,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,731.60x = 36,795,552,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,795,552,739.44/230,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,473.40

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