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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,849.40, 346,338.90 and 112,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,849.40, 346,338.90 and 112,524.60 is: 168,818.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,849.40 : 346,338.90 = 112,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,849.40/346,338.90 = 112,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,849.40x = 346,338.90 × 112,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,849.40x = 38,971,646,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,971,646,186.94/230,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,818.49

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