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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,979.20, 346,468.80 and 131,100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,979.20, 346,468.80 and 131,100.80 is: 196,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,979.20 : 346,468.80 = 131,100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,979.20/346,468.80 = 131,100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,979.20x = 346,468.80 × 131,100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,979.20x = 45,422,336,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422,336,855.04/230,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,651.20

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