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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,858.60, 346,287.90 and 131,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,858.60, 346,287.90 and 131,325.80 is: 196,988.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,858.60 : 346,287.90 = 131,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,858.60/346,287.90 = 131,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,858.60x = 346,287.90 × 131,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,858.60x = 45,476,535,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,476,535,497.82/230,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,988.70

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