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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,934.80, 346,411.80 and 73,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,934.80, 346,411.80 and 73,159.76 is: 109,742.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,934.80 : 346,411.80 = 73,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,934.80/346,411.80 = 73,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,934.80x = 346,411.80 × 73,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,934.80x = 25,343,404,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343,404,149.17/230,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,742.68

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