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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,851.40, 346,293.30 and 131,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,851.40, 346,293.30 and 131,059.40 is: 196,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,851.40 : 346,293.30 = 131,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,851.40/346,293.30 = 131,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,851.40x = 346,293.30 × 131,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,851.40x = 45,384,992,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,384,992,122.02/230,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,598.30

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