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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,906.10, 346,099.95 and 118,542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,906.10, 346,099.95 and 118,542.90 is: 177,681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,906.10 : 346,099.95 = 118,542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,906.10/346,099.95 = 118,542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,906.10x = 346,099.95 × 118,542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,906.10x = 41,027,691,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027,691,762.86/230,906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,681.28

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