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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,747.40, 346,121.10 and 141,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,747.40, 346,121.10 and 141,712.20 is: 212,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,747.40 : 346,121.10 = 141,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,747.40/346,121.10 = 141,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,747.40x = 346,121.10 × 141,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,747.40x = 49,049,582,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,049,582,547.42/230,747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,568.30

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