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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,811.24, 346,255.74 and 106,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,811.24, 346,255.74 and 106,149 is: 159,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,811.24 : 346,255.74 = 106,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,811.24/346,255.74 = 106,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,811.24x = 346,255.74 × 106,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,811.24x = 36,754,700,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,754,700,545.26/230,811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,241.38

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