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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,838.62, 346,379.81 and 163,803.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,838.62, 346,379.81 and 163,803.78 is: 245,792.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,838.62 : 346,379.81 = 163,803.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,838.62/346,379.81 = 163,803.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,838.62x = 346,379.81 × 163,803.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,838.62x = 56,738,321,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,738,321,374.66/230,838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,792.16

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