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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,952.80, 346,429.20 and 141,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,952.80, 346,429.20 and 141,917.60 is: 212,876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,952.80 : 346,429.20 = 141,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,952.80/346,429.20 = 141,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,952.80x = 346,429.20 × 141,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,952.80x = 49,164,400,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,164,400,633.92/230,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,876.40

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