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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,886.10, 346,329.12 and 117,016.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,886.10, 346,329.12 and 117,016.17 is: 175,524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,886.10 : 346,329.12 = 117,016.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,886.10/346,329.12 = 117,016.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,886.10x = 346,329.12 × 117,016.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,886.10x = 40,526,107,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,526,107,181.87/230,886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,524.24

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