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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,252.43, 344,996.81 and 140,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,252.43, 344,996.81 and 140,022.20 is: 209,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,252.43 : 344,996.81 = 140,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,252.43/344,996.81 = 140,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,252.43x = 344,996.81 × 140,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,252.43x = 48,307,213,705.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,307,213,705.82/230,252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,801.10

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