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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,770.14, 346,167.81 and 72,986.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,770.14, 346,167.81 and 72,986.82 is: 109,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,770.14 : 346,167.81 = 72,986.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,770.14/346,167.81 = 72,986.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,770.14x = 346,167.81 × 72,986.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,770.14x = 25,265,687,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265,687,638.26/230,770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,484.22

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