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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,875.40, 346,329.30 and 131,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,875.40, 346,329.30 and 131,083.40 is: 196,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,875.40 : 346,329.30 = 131,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,875.40/346,329.30 = 131,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,875.40x = 346,329.30 × 131,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,875.40x = 45,398,022,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,398,022,163.62/230,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,634.30

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