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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,955.30, 346,432.95 and 197,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,955.30, 346,432.95 and 197,129.70 is: 295,694.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,955.30 : 346,432.95 = 197,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,955.30/346,432.95 = 197,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,955.30x = 346,432.95 × 197,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,955.30x = 68,292,223,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,292,223,503.62/230,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,694.55

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