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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,852.70, 346,279.05 and 178,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,852.70, 346,279.05 and 178,364.70 is: 267,547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,852.70 : 346,279.05 = 178,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,852.70/346,279.05 = 178,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,852.70x = 346,279.05 × 178,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,852.70x = 61,763,958,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763,958,869.54/230,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,547.05

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