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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,978.20, 346,208.10 and 131,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,978.20, 346,208.10 and 131,186.20 is: 196,632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,978.20 : 346,208.10 = 131,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,978.20/346,208.10 = 131,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,978.20x = 346,208.10 × 131,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,978.20x = 45,417,725,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,417,725,048.22/230,978.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,632.08

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