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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,004.80, 346,507.20 and 141,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,004.80, 346,507.20 and 141,969.60 is: 212,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,004.80 : 346,507.20 = 141,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,004.80/346,507.20 = 141,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,004.80x = 346,507.20 × 141,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,004.80x = 49,193,488,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,193,488,581.12/231,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,954.40

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