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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,835.40, 346,253.10 and 185,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,835.40, 346,253.10 and 185,734.60 is: 278,601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,835.40 : 346,253.10 = 185,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,835.40/346,253.10 = 185,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,835.40x = 346,253.10 × 185,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,835.40x = 64,311,181,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,311,181,027.26/230,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,601.90

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