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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,838.40, 346,304.40 and 131,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,838.40, 346,304.40 and 131,046.40 is: 196,596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,838.40 : 346,304.40 = 131,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,838.40/346,304.40 = 131,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,838.40x = 346,304.40 × 131,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,838.40x = 45,381,944,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,381,944,924.16/230,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,596.17

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