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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,131.85, 350,160.98 and 196,807.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,131.85, 350,160.98 and 196,807.05 is: 294,339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,131.85 : 350,160.98 = 196,807.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,131.85/350,160.98 = 196,807.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,131.85x = 350,160.98 × 196,807.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,131.85x = 68,914,148,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,914,148,514.87/234,131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,339.06

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