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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,231.16, 345,396.15 and 130,439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,231.16, 345,396.15 and 130,439.16 is: 195,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,231.16 : 345,396.15 = 130,439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,231.16/345,396.15 = 130,439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,231.16x = 345,396.15 × 130,439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,231.16x = 45,053,183,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,053,183,673.23/230,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,686.73

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