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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,002.70, 346,244.85 and 131,210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,002.70, 346,244.85 and 131,210.70 is: 196,668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,002.70 : 346,244.85 = 131,210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,002.70/346,244.85 = 131,210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,002.70x = 346,244.85 × 131,210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,002.70x = 45,431,029,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431,029,139.90/231,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,668.82

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