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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,844.60, 346,266.90 and 131,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,844.60, 346,266.90 and 131,311.80 is: 196,967.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,844.60 : 346,266.90 = 131,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,844.60/346,266.90 = 131,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,844.60x = 346,266.90 × 131,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,844.60x = 45,468,929,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,468,929,919.42/230,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,967.70

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