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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,921.84, 346,563.96 and 118,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,921.84, 346,563.96 and 118,597.52 is: 177,989.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,921.84 : 346,563.96 = 118,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,921.84/346,563.96 = 118,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,921.84x = 346,563.96 × 118,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,921.84x = 41,101,626,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,101,626,177.38/230,921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,989.34

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