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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,332.10, 346,998.15 and 106,916.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,332.10, 346,998.15 and 106,916.10 is: 160,374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,332.10 : 346,998.15 = 106,916.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,332.10/346,998.15 = 106,916.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,332.10x = 346,998.15 × 106,916.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,332.10x = 37,099,688,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,099,688,905.22/231,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,374.15

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