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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,855.40, 346,283.10 and 230,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,855.40, 346,283.10 and 230,855.40 is: 346,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,855.40 : 346,283.10 = 230,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,855.40/346,283.10 = 230,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,855.40x = 346,283.10 × 230,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,855.40x = 79,941,323,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,941,323,563.74/230,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,283.10

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