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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,979.75, 346,469.63 and 55,875.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,979.75, 346,469.63 and 55,875.75 is: 83,813.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,979.75 : 346,469.63 = 55,875.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,979.75/346,469.63 = 55,875.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,979.75x = 346,469.63 × 55,875.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,979.75x = 19,359,250,149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,250,149.09/230,979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,813.63

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