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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,856.80, 346,285.20 and 141,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,856.80, 346,285.20 and 141,821.60 is: 212,732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,856.80 : 346,285.20 = 141,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,856.80/346,285.20 = 141,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,856.80x = 346,285.20 × 141,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,856.80x = 49,110,721,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,110,721,120.32/230,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,732.40

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