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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,849.80, 346,274.70 and 118,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,849.80, 346,274.70 and 118,875.40 is: 178,313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,849.80 : 346,274.70 = 118,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,849.80/346,274.70 = 118,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,849.80x = 346,274.70 × 118,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,849.80x = 41,163,543,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,163,543,472.38/230,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,313.10

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