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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,844.20, 346,266.30 and 97,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,844.20, 346,266.30 and 97,680.20 is: 146,520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,844.20 : 346,266.30 = 97,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,844.20/346,266.30 = 97,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,844.20x = 346,266.30 × 97,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,844.20x = 33,823,361,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,823,361,437.26/230,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,520.30

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