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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,872.60, 346,308.90 and 73,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,872.60, 346,308.90 and 73,113.40 is: 109,670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,872.60 : 346,308.90 = 73,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,872.60/346,308.90 = 73,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,872.60x = 346,308.90 × 73,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,872.60x = 25,319,821,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,319,821,129.26/230,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,670.10

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