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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,030.88, 346,063.35 and 185,807.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,030.88, 346,063.35 and 185,807.81 is: 278,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,030.88 : 346,063.35 = 185,807.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,030.88/346,063.35 = 185,807.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,030.88x = 346,063.35 × 185,807.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,030.88x = 64,301,274,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,301,274,049.92/231,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,323.29

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