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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,981.70, 346,278.15 and 120,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,981.70, 346,278.15 and 120,173.70 is: 180,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,981.70 : 346,278.15 = 120,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,981.70/346,278.15 = 120,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,981.70x = 346,278.15 × 120,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,981.70x = 41,613,526,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,613,526,514.66/230,981.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,159.41

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