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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,256.44, 345,002.82 and 140,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,256.44, 345,002.82 and 140,026.20 is: 209,807.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,256.44 : 345,002.82 = 140,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,256.44/345,002.82 = 140,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,256.44x = 345,002.82 × 140,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,256.44x = 48,309,433,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,309,433,873.88/230,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,807.09

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