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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,007.70, 346,252.35 and 131,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,007.70, 346,252.35 and 131,215.70 is: 196,676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,007.70 : 346,252.35 = 131,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,007.70/346,252.35 = 131,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,007.70x = 346,252.35 × 131,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,007.70x = 45,433,744,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,744,481.90/231,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,676.32

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