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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,016.36, 346,322.10 and 111,013.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,016.36, 346,322.10 and 111,013.56 is: 166,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,016.36 : 346,322.10 = 111,013.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,016.36/346,322.10 = 111,013.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,016.36x = 346,322.10 × 111,013.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,016.36x = 38,446,449,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,446,449,227.68/231,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,423.06

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