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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,732.40, 346,163.40 and 112,407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,732.40, 346,163.40 and 112,407.60 is: 168,642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,732.40 : 346,163.40 = 112,407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,732.40/346,163.40 = 112,407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,732.40x = 346,163.40 × 112,407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,732.40x = 38,911,397,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,911,397,001.84/230,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,642.97

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