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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,992.26, 346,005.07 and 185,769.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,992.26, 346,005.07 and 185,769.17 is: 278,265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,992.26 : 346,005.07 = 185,769.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,992.26/346,005.07 = 185,769.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,992.26x = 346,005.07 × 185,769.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,992.26x = 64,277,072,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,277,072,010.82/230,992.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,265.05

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