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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,673.24, 318,351.33 and 140,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,673.24, 318,351.33 and 140,008.32 is: 193,224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,673.24 : 318,351.33 = 140,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,673.24/318,351.33 = 140,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,673.24x = 318,351.33 × 140,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,673.24x = 44,571,834,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571,834,883.07/230,673.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,224.99

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