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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,829.70, 346,050.15 and 120,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,829.70, 346,050.15 and 120,021.70 is: 179,931.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,829.70 : 346,050.15 = 120,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,829.70/346,050.15 = 120,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,829.70x = 346,050.15 × 120,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,829.70x = 41,533,527,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,533,527,288.26/230,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,931.47

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