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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,826.40, 346,239.60 and 185,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,826.40, 346,239.60 and 185,725.60 is: 278,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,826.40 : 346,239.60 = 185,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,826.40/346,239.60 = 185,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,826.40x = 346,239.60 × 185,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,826.40x = 64,305,557,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,305,557,453.76/230,826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,588.40

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