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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,883.59, 346,325.37 and 117,013.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,883.59, 346,325.37 and 117,013.67 is: 175,520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,883.59 : 346,325.37 = 117,013.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,883.59/346,325.37 = 117,013.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,883.59x = 346,325.37 × 117,013.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,883.59x = 40,524,802,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,524,802,563.70/230,883.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,520.49

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