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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,977.20, 346,465.80 and 131,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,977.20, 346,465.80 and 131,098.80 is: 196,648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,977.20 : 346,465.80 = 131,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,977.20/346,465.80 = 131,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,977.20x = 346,465.80 × 131,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,977.20x = 45,421,250,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,421,250,621.04/230,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,648.20

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