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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,837.70, 346,256.55 and 191,439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,837.70, 346,256.55 and 191,439.30 is: 287,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,837.70 : 346,256.55 = 191,439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,837.70/346,256.55 = 191,439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,837.70x = 346,256.55 × 191,439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,837.70x = 66,287,111,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,287,111,552.42/230,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,158.95

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