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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,929.84, 346,575.96 and 118,605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,929.84, 346,575.96 and 118,605.52 is: 178,001.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,929.84 : 346,575.96 = 118,605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,929.84/346,575.96 = 118,605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,929.84x = 346,575.96 × 118,605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,929.84x = 41,105,821,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,105,821,955.30/230,929.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,001.34

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