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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,314.20, 346,971.30 and 138,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,314.20, 346,971.30 and 138,002.20 is: 207,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,314.20 : 346,971.30 = 138,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,314.20/346,971.30 = 138,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,314.20x = 346,971.30 × 138,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,314.20x = 47,882,802,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882,802,736.86/231,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,003.30

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