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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,211.78, 345,945.60 and 136,493.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,211.78, 345,945.60 and 136,493.49 is: 204,225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,211.78 : 345,945.60 = 136,493.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,211.78/345,945.60 = 136,493.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,211.78x = 345,945.60 × 136,493.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,211.78x = 47,219,322,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,219,322,294.14/231,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,225.42

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