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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,849.20, 346,273.80 and 97,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,849.20, 346,273.80 and 97,685.20 is: 146,527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,849.20 : 346,273.80 = 97,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,849.20/346,273.80 = 97,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,849.20x = 346,273.80 × 97,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,849.20x = 33,825,825,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,825,825,407.76/230,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,527.80

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