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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,912.28, 347,874.09 and 131,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,912.28, 347,874.09 and 131,354.02 is: 197,034.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,912.28 : 347,874.09 = 131,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,912.28/347,874.09 = 131,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,912.28x = 347,874.09 × 131,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,912.28x = 45,694,660,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,694,660,175.34/231,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,034.24

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