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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,311.70, 346,967.55 and 178,758.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,311.70, 346,967.55 and 178,758.90 is: 268,138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,311.70 : 346,967.55 = 178,758.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,311.70/346,967.55 = 178,758.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,311.70x = 346,967.55 × 178,758.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,311.70x = 62,023,537,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,023,537,573.70/231,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,138.35

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