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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,332.40, 346,998.60 and 106,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,332.40, 346,998.60 and 106,673.40 is: 160,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,332.40 : 346,998.60 = 106,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,332.40/346,998.60 = 106,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,332.40x = 346,998.60 × 106,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,332.40x = 37,015,520,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,015,520,457.24/231,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,010.10

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