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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,936, 346,414.08 and 73,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,936, 346,414.08 and 73,176.08 is: 109,767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,936 : 346,414.08 = 73,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,936/346,414.08 = 73,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,936x = 346,414.08 × 73,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,936x = 25,349,224,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,349,224,431.21/230,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,767.31

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