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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,825.10, 346,518.45 and 146,585.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,825.10, 346,518.45 and 146,585.10 is: 220,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,825.10 : 346,518.45 = 146,585.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,825.10/346,518.45 = 146,585.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,825.10x = 346,518.45 × 146,585.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,825.10x = 50,794,441,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,794,441,645.10/230,825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,055.97

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