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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,764.80, 346,406.40 and 178,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,764.80, 346,406.40 and 178,406.40 is: 267,809.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,764.80 : 346,406.40 = 178,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,764.80/346,406.40 = 178,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,764.80x = 346,406.40 × 178,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,764.80x = 61,801,118,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,801,118,760.96/230,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,809.99

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