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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,970.08, 346,455.20 and 168,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,970.08, 346,455.20 and 168,189.76 is: 252,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,970.08 : 346,455.20 = 168,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,970.08/346,455.20 = 168,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,970.08x = 346,455.20 × 168,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,970.08x = 58,270,216,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,270,216,938.75/230,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,284.70

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