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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,819.40, 346,229.10 and 185,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,819.40, 346,229.10 and 185,718.60 is: 278,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,819.40 : 346,229.10 = 185,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,819.40/346,229.10 = 185,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,819.40x = 346,229.10 × 185,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,819.40x = 64,301,183,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,301,183,731.26/230,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,577.90

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