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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,425.60, 348,868.80 and 114,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,425.60, 348,868.80 and 114,230.40 is: 171,458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,425.60 : 348,868.80 = 114,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,425.60/348,868.80 = 114,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,425.60x = 348,868.80 × 114,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,425.60x = 39,851,422,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851,422,571.52/232,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,458.83

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