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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,172.82, 346,660.77 and 90,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,172.82, 346,660.77 and 90,833 is: 136,210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,172.82 : 346,660.77 = 90,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,172.82/346,660.77 = 90,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,172.82x = 346,660.77 × 90,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,172.82x = 31,488,237,721.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,488,237,721.41/231,172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,210.81

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