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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,860.80, 346,291.20 and 118,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,860.80, 346,291.20 and 118,886.40 is: 178,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,860.80 : 346,291.20 = 118,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,860.80/346,291.20 = 118,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,860.80x = 346,291.20 × 118,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,860.80x = 41,169,314,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,169,314,119.68/230,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,329.60

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