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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,852.65, 346,235.24 and 81,057.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,852.65, 346,235.24 and 81,057.73 is: 121,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,852.65 : 346,235.24 = 81,057.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,852.65/346,235.24 = 81,057.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,852.65x = 346,235.24 × 81,057.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,852.65x = 28,065,042,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,065,042,195.12/230,852.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,571.24

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