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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,668.74, 318,345.12 and 140,003.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,668.74, 318,345.12 and 140,003.82 is: 193,218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,668.74 : 318,345.12 = 140,003.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,668.74/318,345.12 = 140,003.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,668.74x = 318,345.12 × 140,003.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,668.74x = 44,569,532,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569,532,878.36/230,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,218.78

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