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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,194.80, 346,792.20 and 168,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,194.80, 346,792.20 and 168,986.80 is: 253,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,194.80 : 346,792.20 = 168,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,194.80/346,792.20 = 168,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,194.80x = 346,792.20 × 168,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,194.80x = 58,603,304,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,603,304,142.96/231,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,480.20

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