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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,816.84, 346,270.15 and 88,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,816.84, 346,270.15 and 88,651.72 is: 132,994.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,816.84 : 346,270.15 = 88,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,816.84/346,270.15 = 88,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,816.84x = 346,270.15 × 88,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,816.84x = 30,697,444,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,697,444,382.16/230,816.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,994.82

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