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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,768.14, 346,164.81 and 72,984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,768.14, 346,164.81 and 72,984.82 is: 109,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,768.14 : 346,164.81 = 72,984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,768.14/346,164.81 = 72,984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,768.14x = 346,164.81 × 72,984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,768.14x = 25,264,776,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264,776,348.18/230,768.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,481.21

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