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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,249.89, 346,944.69 and 109,763.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,249.89, 346,944.69 and 109,763.66 is: 164,678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,249.89 : 346,944.69 = 109,763.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,249.89/346,944.69 = 109,763.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,249.89x = 346,944.69 × 109,763.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,249.89x = 38,081,917,257.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,081,917,257.24/231,249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,678.64

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