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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,831.60, 346,247.40 and 191,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,831.60, 346,247.40 and 191,465.60 is: 287,198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,831.60 : 346,247.40 = 191,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,831.60/346,247.40 = 191,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,831.60x = 346,247.40 × 191,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,831.60x = 66,294,466,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,294,466,189.44/230,831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,198.40

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