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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,528.28, 318,116.70 and 148,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,528.28, 318,116.70 and 148,713.24 is: 205,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,528.28 : 318,116.70 = 148,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,528.28/318,116.70 = 148,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,528.28x = 318,116.70 × 148,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,528.28x = 47,308,165,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,308,165,155.11/230,528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,216.32

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