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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,316.08, 346,737.78 and 131,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,316.08, 346,737.78 and 131,265 is: 196,763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,316.08 : 346,737.78 = 131,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,316.08/346,737.78 = 131,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,316.08x = 346,737.78 × 131,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,316.08x = 45,514,534,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,514,534,691.70/231,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,763.38

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