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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,838.70, 346,063.65 and 120,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,838.70, 346,063.65 and 120,030.70 is: 179,944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,838.70 : 346,063.65 = 120,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,838.70/346,063.65 = 120,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,838.70x = 346,063.65 × 120,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,838.70x = 41,538,262,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,538,262,154.06/230,838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,944.97

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