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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,870.40, 346,370.40 and 112,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,870.40, 346,370.40 and 112,545.60 is: 168,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,870.40 : 346,370.40 = 112,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,870.40/346,370.40 = 112,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,870.40x = 346,370.40 × 112,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,870.40x = 38,982,464,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,982,464,490.24/230,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,849.99

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