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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,005.60, 346,508.40 and 131,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,005.60, 346,508.40 and 131,472.80 is: 197,209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,005.60 : 346,508.40 = 131,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,005.60/346,508.40 = 131,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,005.60x = 346,508.40 × 131,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,005.60x = 45,556,429,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,556,429,571.52/231,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,209.20

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