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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,662.40, 346,139.40 and 135,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,662.40, 346,139.40 and 135,892.40 is: 203,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,662.40 : 346,139.40 = 135,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,662.40/346,139.40 = 135,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,662.40x = 346,139.40 × 135,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,662.40x = 47,037,713,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037,713,800.56/230,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,924.50

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