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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,206.40, 346,809.60 and 148,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,206.40, 346,809.60 and 148,262.40 is: 222,393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,206.40 : 346,809.60 = 148,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,206.40/346,809.60 = 148,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,206.40x = 346,809.60 × 148,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,206.40x = 51,418,823,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,418,823,639.04/231,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,393.60

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