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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,998.80, 346,498.20 and 141,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,998.80, 346,498.20 and 141,963.60 is: 212,945.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,998.80 : 346,498.20 = 141,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,998.80/346,498.20 = 141,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,998.80x = 346,498.20 × 141,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,998.80x = 49,190,131,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,190,131,865.52/230,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,945.40

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