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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,828.70, 346,048.65 and 120,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,828.70, 346,048.65 and 120,020.70 is: 179,929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,828.70 : 346,048.65 = 120,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,828.70/346,048.65 = 120,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,828.70x = 346,048.65 × 120,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,828.70x = 41,533,001,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,533,001,207.06/230,828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,929.97

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