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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,999.60, 346,780.20 and 146,759.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,999.60, 346,780.20 and 146,759.60 is: 220,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,999.60 : 346,780.20 = 146,759.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,999.60/346,780.20 = 146,759.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,999.60x = 346,780.20 × 146,759.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,999.60x = 50,893,323,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,893,323,439.92/230,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,317.80

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