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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,942.80, 346,414.20 and 141,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,942.80, 346,414.20 and 141,907.60 is: 212,861.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,942.80 : 346,414.20 = 141,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,942.80/346,414.20 = 141,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,942.80x = 346,414.20 × 141,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,942.80x = 49,158,807,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,158,807,727.92/230,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,861.40

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