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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,594.16, 318,367.96 and 144,670.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,594.16, 318,367.96 and 144,670.88 is: 199,738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,594.16 : 318,367.96 = 144,670.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,594.16/318,367.96 = 144,670.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,594.16x = 318,367.96 × 144,670.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,594.16x = 46,058,572,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,058,572,937.00/230,594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,738.68

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