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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,662.48, 318,259.90 and 140,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,662.48, 318,259.90 and 140,016.20 is: 193,189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,662.48 : 318,259.90 = 140,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,662.48/318,259.90 = 140,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,662.48x = 318,259.90 × 140,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,662.48x = 44,561,541,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561,541,810.38/230,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,189.38

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