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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,763, 346,144.50 and 64,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,763, 346,144.50 and 64,551 is: 96,826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,763 : 346,144.50 = 64,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,763/346,144.50 = 64,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,763x = 346,144.50 × 64,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,763x = 22,343,973,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343,973,619.50/230,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,826.50

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