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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,847.40, 346,317.90 and 131,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,847.40, 346,317.90 and 131,055.40 is: 196,609.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,847.40 : 346,317.90 = 131,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,847.40/346,317.90 = 131,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,847.40x = 346,317.90 × 131,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,847.40x = 45,386,830,911.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,386,830,911.66/230,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,609.67

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