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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,848.60, 346,272.90 and 131,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,848.60, 346,272.90 and 131,315.80 is: 196,973.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,848.60 : 346,272.90 = 131,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,848.60/346,272.90 = 131,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,848.60x = 346,272.90 × 131,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,848.60x = 45,471,102,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,471,102,881.82/230,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,973.70

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