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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,307.20, 346,960.80 and 137,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,307.20, 346,960.80 and 137,995.20 is: 206,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,307.20 : 346,960.80 = 137,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,307.20/346,960.80 = 137,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,307.20x = 346,960.80 × 137,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,307.20x = 47,878,924,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,878,924,988.16/231,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,992.80

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