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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,844.30, 346,388.33 and 163,809.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,844.30, 346,388.33 and 163,809.51 is: 245,800.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,844.30 : 346,388.33 = 163,809.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,844.30/346,388.33 = 163,809.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,844.30x = 346,388.33 × 163,809.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,844.30x = 56,741,701,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,741,701,717.59/230,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,800.75

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