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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,217.41, 346,853.88 and 81,426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,217.41, 346,853.88 and 81,426.72 is: 122,149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,217.41 : 346,853.88 = 81,426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,217.41/346,853.88 = 81,426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,217.41x = 346,853.88 × 81,426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,217.41x = 28,243,173,767.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,243,173,767.67/231,217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,149.86

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