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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,741.22, 346,266.27 and 80,982.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,741.22, 346,266.27 and 80,982.21 is: 121,527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,741.22 : 346,266.27 = 80,982.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,741.22/346,266.27 = 80,982.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,741.22x = 346,266.27 × 80,982.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,741.22x = 28,041,407,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041,407,793.06/230,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,527.52

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