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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,205.47, 346,814.36 and 81,411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,205.47, 346,814.36 and 81,411.69 is: 122,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,205.47 : 346,814.36 = 81,411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,205.47/346,814.36 = 81,411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,205.47x = 346,814.36 × 81,411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,205.47x = 28,234,742,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,234,742,756.81/231,205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,119.70

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