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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,250.16, 346,599.14 and 118,984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,250.16, 346,599.14 and 118,984.16 is: 178,334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,250.16 : 346,599.14 = 118,984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,250.16/346,599.14 = 118,984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,250.16x = 346,599.14 × 118,984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,250.16x = 41,239,807,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,239,807,801.20/231,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,334.18

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