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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,968.60, 346,452.90 and 191,602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,968.60, 346,452.90 and 191,602.60 is: 287,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,968.60 : 346,452.90 = 191,602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,968.60/346,452.90 = 191,602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,968.60x = 346,452.90 × 191,602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,968.60x = 66,381,276,417.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,381,276,417.54/230,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,403.90

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