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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,997.60, 346,204.80 and 168,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,997.60, 346,204.80 and 168,595.20 is: 252,679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,997.60 : 346,204.80 = 168,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,997.60/346,204.80 = 168,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,997.60x = 346,204.80 × 168,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,997.60x = 58,368,467,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,368,467,496.96/230,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,679.97

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