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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,901.72, 346,046.40 and 118,577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,901.72, 346,046.40 and 118,577.40 is: 177,708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,901.72 : 346,046.40 = 118,577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,901.72/346,046.40 = 118,577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,901.72x = 346,046.40 × 118,577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,901.72x = 41,033,282,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,033,282,391.36/230,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,708.86

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