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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,313.08, 346,733.28 and 131,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,313.08, 346,733.28 and 131,262 is: 196,758.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,313.08 : 346,733.28 = 131,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,313.08/346,733.28 = 131,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,313.08x = 346,733.28 × 131,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,313.08x = 45,512,903,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,512,903,799.36/231,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,758.89

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