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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,012.99, 344,696.44 and 196,103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,012.99, 344,696.44 and 196,103.63 is: 293,880.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,012.99 : 344,696.44 = 196,103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,012.99/344,696.44 = 196,103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,012.99x = 344,696.44 × 196,103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,012.99x = 67,596,222,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,596,222,151.56/230,012.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,880.03

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