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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,828.40, 346,289.40 and 131,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,828.40, 346,289.40 and 131,036.40 is: 196,581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,828.40 : 346,289.40 = 131,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,828.40/346,289.40 = 131,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,828.40x = 346,289.40 × 131,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,828.40x = 45,376,516,334.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376,516,334.16/230,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,581.17

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