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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,332.60, 346,998.90 and 195,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,332.60, 346,998.90 and 195,903.20 is: 293,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,332.60 : 346,998.90 = 195,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,332.60/346,998.90 = 195,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,332.60x = 346,998.90 × 195,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,332.60x = 67,978,194,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,978,194,906.48/231,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,854.80

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