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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,330.60, 346,995.90 and 195,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,330.60, 346,995.90 and 195,901.20 is: 293,851.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,330.60 : 346,995.90 = 195,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,330.60/346,995.90 = 195,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,330.60x = 346,995.90 × 195,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,330.60x = 67,976,913,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,976,913,205.08/231,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,851.80

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