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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,350.36, 344,948.28 and 145,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,350.36, 344,948.28 and 145,855.68 is: 218,418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,350.36 : 344,948.28 = 145,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,350.36/344,948.28 = 145,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,350.36x = 344,948.28 × 145,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,350.36x = 50,312,665,944.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,312,665,944.23/230,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,418.00

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