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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,872.40, 346,324.80 and 131,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,872.40, 346,324.80 and 131,080.40 is: 196,629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,872.40 : 346,324.80 = 131,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,872.40/346,324.80 = 131,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,872.40x = 346,324.80 × 131,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,872.40x = 45,396,393,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,396,393,313.92/230,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,629.80

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