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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,774.40, 346,276.80 and 131,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,774.40, 346,276.80 and 131,011.20 is: 196,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,774.40 : 346,276.80 = 131,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,774.40/346,276.80 = 131,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,774.40x = 346,276.80 × 131,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,774.40x = 45,366,139,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,366,139,100.16/230,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,582.20

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