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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,834.80, 346,252.20 and 141,799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,834.80, 346,252.20 and 141,799.60 is: 212,699.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,834.80 : 346,252.20 = 141,799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,834.80/346,252.20 = 141,799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,834.80x = 346,252.20 × 141,799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,834.80x = 49,098,423,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,098,423,459.12/230,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,699.40

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