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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,332.20, 346,998.30 and 138,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,332.20, 346,998.30 and 138,020.20 is: 207,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,332.20 : 346,998.30 = 138,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,332.20/346,998.30 = 138,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,332.20x = 346,998.30 × 138,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,332.20x = 47,892,774,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,892,774,765.66/231,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,030.30

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