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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,845.40, 346,268.10 and 156,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,845.40, 346,268.10 and 156,001.40 is: 234,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,845.40 : 346,268.10 = 156,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,845.40/346,268.10 = 156,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,845.40x = 346,268.10 × 156,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,845.40x = 54,018,308,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,018,308,375.34/230,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,002.10

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