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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,660.40, 346,136.40 and 135,890.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,660.40, 346,136.40 and 135,890.40 is: 203,921.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,660.40 : 346,136.40 = 135,890.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,660.40/346,136.40 = 135,890.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,660.40x = 346,136.40 × 135,890.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,660.40x = 47,036,613,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,036,613,850.56/230,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,921.50

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