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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,890.40, 346,335.60 and 156,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,890.40, 346,335.60 and 156,046.40 is: 234,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,890.40 : 346,335.60 = 156,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,890.40/346,335.60 = 156,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,890.40x = 346,335.60 × 156,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,890.40x = 54,044,423,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044,423,571.84/230,890.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,069.60

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