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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,348.60, 347,022.90 and 191,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,348.60, 347,022.90 and 191,982.60 is: 287,973.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,348.60 : 347,022.90 = 191,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,348.60/347,022.90 = 191,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,348.60x = 347,022.90 × 191,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,348.60x = 66,622,358,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,622,358,601.54/231,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,973.90

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