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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,011.70, 346,517.55 and 131,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,011.70, 346,517.55 and 131,133.30 is: 196,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,011.70 : 346,517.55 = 131,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,011.70/346,517.55 = 131,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,011.70x = 346,517.55 × 131,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,011.70x = 45,439,989,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439,989,839.42/231,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,699.95

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