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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,655.48, 318,250.24 and 140,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,655.48, 318,250.24 and 140,009.20 is: 193,179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,655.48 : 318,250.24 = 140,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,655.48/318,250.24 = 140,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,655.48x = 318,250.24 × 140,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,655.48x = 44,557,961,502.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,557,961,502.21/230,655.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,179.72

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