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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,971.08, 346,456.70 and 168,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,971.08, 346,456.70 and 168,190.76 is: 252,286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,971.08 : 346,456.70 = 168,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,971.08/346,456.70 = 168,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,971.08x = 346,456.70 × 168,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,971.08x = 58,270,815,680.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,270,815,680.09/230,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,286.20

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