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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,214.72, 346,611.91 and 88,969.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,214.72, 346,611.91 and 88,969.25 is: 133,373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,214.72 : 346,611.91 = 88,969.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,214.72/346,611.91 = 88,969.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,214.72x = 346,611.91 × 88,969.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,214.72x = 30,837,802,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,837,802,484.69/231,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,373.01

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