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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,031.38, 346,064.10 and 185,808.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,031.38, 346,064.10 and 185,808.32 is: 278,324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,031.38 : 346,064.10 = 185,808.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,031.38/346,064.10 = 185,808.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,031.38x = 346,064.10 × 185,808.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,031.38x = 64,301,587,302.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,301,587,302.99/231,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,324.04

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