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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,799.24, 346,237.74 and 106,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,799.24, 346,237.74 and 106,137 is: 159,223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,799.24 : 346,237.74 = 106,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,799.24/346,237.74 = 106,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,799.24x = 346,237.74 × 106,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,799.24x = 36,748,635,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,748,635,010.38/230,799.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,223.38

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