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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,995.80, 346,752.90 and 178,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,995.80, 346,752.90 and 178,637.40 is: 268,156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,995.80 : 346,752.90 = 178,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,995.80/346,752.90 = 178,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,995.80x = 346,752.90 × 178,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,995.80x = 61,943,036,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,943,036,498.46/230,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,156.55

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