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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,480.26, 345,716.96 and 140,549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,480.26, 345,716.96 and 140,549.40 is: 210,822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,480.26 : 345,716.96 = 140,549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,480.26/345,716.96 = 140,549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,480.26x = 345,716.96 × 140,549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,480.26x = 48,590,311,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,590,311,297.82/230,480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,822.01

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