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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,298.58, 346,711.53 and 131,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,298.58, 346,711.53 and 131,247.44 is: 196,737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,298.58 : 346,711.53 = 131,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,298.58/346,711.53 = 131,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,298.58x = 346,711.53 × 131,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,298.58x = 45,505,000,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,505,000,730.98/231,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,737.05

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