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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,215.96, 345,062.07 and 140,059.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,215.96, 345,062.07 and 140,059.93 is: 209,930.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,215.96 : 345,062.07 = 140,059.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,215.96/345,062.07 = 140,059.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,215.96x = 345,062.07 × 140,059.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,215.96x = 48,329,369,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,329,369,904.89/230,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,930.58

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