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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,140.80, 346,711.20 and 195,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,140.80, 346,711.20 and 195,711.40 is: 293,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,140.80 : 346,711.20 = 195,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,140.80/346,711.20 = 195,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,140.80x = 346,711.20 × 195,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,140.80x = 67,855,334,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,855,334,347.68/231,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,567.10

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