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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,868.70, 346,303.05 and 81,277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,868.70, 346,303.05 and 81,277.90 is: 121,916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,868.70 : 346,303.05 = 81,277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,868.70/346,303.05 = 81,277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,868.70x = 346,303.05 × 81,277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,868.70x = 28,146,784,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146,784,667.60/230,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,916.85

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