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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,823.60, 346,235.40 and 159,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,823.60, 346,235.40 and 159,964.80 is: 239,947.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,823.60 : 346,235.40 = 159,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,823.60/346,235.40 = 159,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,823.60x = 346,235.40 × 159,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,823.60x = 55,385,476,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,385,476,513.92/230,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,947.20

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