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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,815.13, 346,267.58 and 88,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,815.13, 346,267.58 and 88,650 is: 132,992.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,815.13 : 346,267.58 = 88,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,815.13/346,267.58 = 88,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,815.13x = 346,267.58 × 88,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,815.13x = 30,696,620,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,696,620,523.75/230,815.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,992.24

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