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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,985.11, 346,477.72 and 86,918.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,985.11, 346,477.72 and 86,918.06 is: 130,377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,985.11 : 346,477.72 = 86,918.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,985.11/346,477.72 = 86,918.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,985.11x = 346,477.72 × 86,918.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,985.11x = 30,115,171,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115,171,255.62/230,985.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,377.11

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