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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,805.40, 346,272.90 and 112,480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,805.40, 346,272.90 and 112,480.60 is: 168,752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,805.40 : 346,272.90 = 112,480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,805.40/346,272.90 = 112,480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,805.40x = 346,272.90 × 112,480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,805.40x = 38,948,983,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948,983,555.74/230,805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,752.48

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