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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,386.61, 346,683.83 and 126,279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,386.61, 346,683.83 and 126,279.39 is: 189,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,386.61 : 346,683.83 = 126,279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,386.61/346,683.83 = 126,279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,386.61x = 346,683.83 × 126,279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,386.61x = 43,779,021,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779,021,943.87/231,386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,202.92

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