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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,012.49, 344,695.69 and 196,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,012.49, 344,695.69 and 196,103.13 is: 293,879.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,012.49 : 344,695.69 = 196,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,012.49/344,695.69 = 196,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,012.49x = 344,695.69 × 196,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,012.49x = 67,595,902,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,595,902,725.99/230,012.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,879.28

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