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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,328.34, 346,994.98 and 81,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,328.34, 346,994.98 and 81,540.72 is: 122,311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,328.34 : 346,994.98 = 81,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,328.34/346,994.98 = 81,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,328.34x = 346,994.98 × 81,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,328.34x = 28,294,220,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294,220,505.59/231,328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,311.95

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