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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,201.70, 346,802.55 and 178,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,201.70, 346,802.55 and 178,713.70 is: 268,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,201.70 : 346,802.55 = 178,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,201.70/346,802.55 = 178,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,201.70x = 346,802.55 × 178,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,201.70x = 61,978,366,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,978,366,879.94/231,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,070.55

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