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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,867.80, 346,301.70 and 141,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,867.80, 346,301.70 and 141,832.60 is: 212,748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,867.80 : 346,301.70 = 141,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,867.80/346,301.70 = 141,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,867.80x = 346,301.70 × 141,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,867.80x = 49,116,870,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,116,870,495.42/230,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,748.90

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