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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,688.30, 346,032.45 and 141,653.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,688.30, 346,032.45 and 141,653.10 is: 212,479.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,688.30 : 346,032.45 = 141,653.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,688.30/346,032.45 = 141,653.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,688.30x = 346,032.45 × 141,653.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,688.30x = 49,016,569,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,016,569,243.10/230,688.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,479.65

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