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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,878.16, 346,336.98 and 81,105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,878.16, 346,336.98 and 81,105.42 is: 121,665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,878.16 : 346,336.98 = 81,105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,878.16/346,336.98 = 81,105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,878.16x = 346,336.98 × 81,105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,878.16x = 28,089,806,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,089,806,224.43/230,878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,665.06

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