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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,198.59, 346,994.72 and 91,055.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,198.59, 346,994.72 and 91,055.63 is: 136,660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,198.59 : 346,994.72 = 91,055.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,198.59/346,994.72 = 91,055.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,198.59x = 346,994.72 × 91,055.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,198.59x = 31,595,820,646.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,595,820,646.02/231,198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,660.96

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