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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,999.80, 346,499.70 and 141,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,999.80, 346,499.70 and 141,964.60 is: 212,946.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,999.80 : 346,499.70 = 141,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,999.80/346,499.70 = 141,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,999.80x = 346,499.70 × 141,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,999.80x = 49,190,691,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,190,691,310.62/230,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,946.90

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