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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,145.20, 344,775.52 and 141,139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,145.20, 344,775.52 and 141,139.16 is: 211,437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,145.20 : 344,775.52 = 141,139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,145.20/344,775.52 = 141,139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,145.20x = 344,775.52 × 141,139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,145.20x = 48,661,327,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,661,327,281.36/230,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,437.51

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