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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,994.26, 346,008.06 and 185,771.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,994.26, 346,008.06 and 185,771.16 is: 278,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,994.26 : 346,008.06 = 185,771.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,994.26/346,008.06 = 185,771.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,994.26x = 346,008.06 × 185,771.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,994.26x = 64,278,318,675.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,278,318,675.55/230,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,268.04

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