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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,671.24, 318,348.57 and 140,006.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,671.24, 318,348.57 and 140,006.32 is: 193,222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,671.24 : 318,348.57 = 140,006.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,671.24/318,348.57 = 140,006.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,671.24x = 318,348.57 × 140,006.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,671.24x = 44,570,811,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,811,762.96/230,671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,222.23

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