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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,030.30, 346,545.45 and 141,995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,030.30, 346,545.45 and 141,995.10 is: 212,992.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,030.30 : 346,545.45 = 141,995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,030.30/346,545.45 = 141,995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,030.30x = 346,545.45 × 141,995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,030.30x = 49,207,755,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,207,755,827.30/231,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,992.65

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