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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,989.52, 346,527.48 and 73,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,989.52, 346,527.48 and 73,175.60 is: 109,777.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,989.52 : 346,527.48 = 73,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,989.52/346,527.48 = 73,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,989.52x = 346,527.48 × 73,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,989.52x = 25,357,356,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357,356,265.49/230,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,777.09

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