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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,979.43, 346,481.43 and 73,220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,979.43, 346,481.43 and 73,220.23 is: 109,834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,979.43 : 346,481.43 = 73,220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,979.43/346,481.43 = 73,220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,979.43x = 346,481.43 × 73,220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,979.43x = 25,369,449,995.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369,449,995.33/230,979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,834.24

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