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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,987.28, 346,201.88 and 112,481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,987.28, 346,201.88 and 112,481.04 is: 168,585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,987.28 : 346,201.88 = 112,481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,987.28/346,201.88 = 112,481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,987.28x = 346,201.88 × 112,481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,987.28x = 38,941,147,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,941,147,512.36/230,987.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,585.68

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