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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,887.20, 346,330.80 and 191,488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,887.20, 346,330.80 and 191,488.80 is: 287,233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,887.20 : 346,330.80 = 191,488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,887.20/346,330.80 = 191,488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,887.20x = 346,330.80 × 191,488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,887.20x = 66,318,469,295.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,318,469,295.04/230,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,233.20

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