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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,865.60, 346,298.40 and 131,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,865.60, 346,298.40 and 131,332.80 is: 196,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,865.60 : 346,298.40 = 131,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,865.60/346,298.40 = 131,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,865.60x = 346,298.40 × 131,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,865.60x = 45,480,338,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,480,338,507.52/230,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,999.20

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