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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,182.16, 344,897.80 and 141,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,182.16, 344,897.80 and 141,247.80 is: 211,641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,182.16 : 344,897.80 = 141,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,182.16/344,897.80 = 141,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,182.16x = 344,897.80 × 141,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,182.16x = 48,716,055,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,716,055,121.72/230,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,641.32

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