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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,961.01, 346,451.23 and 112,731.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,961.01, 346,451.23 and 112,731.79 is: 169,102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,961.01 : 346,451.23 = 112,731.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,961.01/346,451.23 = 112,731.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,961.01x = 346,451.23 × 112,731.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,961.01x = 39,056,067,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,056,067,305.60/230,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,102.43

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