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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,498.95, 346,994.40 and 119,185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,498.95, 346,994.40 and 119,185.16 is: 178,646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,498.95 : 346,994.40 = 119,185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,498.95/346,994.40 = 119,185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,498.95x = 346,994.40 × 119,185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,498.95x = 41,356,581,348.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,356,581,348.13/231,498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,646.95

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