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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,185.53, 344,902.86 and 141,251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,185.53, 344,902.86 and 141,251.18 is: 211,646.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,185.53 : 344,902.86 = 141,251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,185.53/344,902.86 = 141,251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,185.53x = 344,902.86 × 141,251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,185.53x = 48,717,934,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,717,934,235.86/230,185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,646.38

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