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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,717.40, 346,076.10 and 141,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,717.40, 346,076.10 and 141,682.20 is: 212,523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,717.40 : 346,076.10 = 141,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,717.40/346,076.10 = 141,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,717.40x = 346,076.10 × 141,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,717.40x = 49,032,823,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,032,823,215.42/230,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,523.30

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