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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,832.40, 346,264.80 and 131,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,832.40, 346,264.80 and 131,040.40 is: 196,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,832.40 : 346,264.80 = 131,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,832.40/346,264.80 = 131,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,832.40x = 346,264.80 × 131,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,832.40x = 45,374,677,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,374,677,897.92/230,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,569.80

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