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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,257.26, 345,464.32 and 140,479.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,257.26, 345,464.32 and 140,479.71 is: 210,767.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,257.26 : 345,464.32 = 140,479.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,257.26/345,464.32 = 140,479.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,257.26x = 345,464.32 × 140,479.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,257.26x = 48,530,727,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,530,727,137.75/230,257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,767.41

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