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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,683.13, 318,542.96 and 144,790.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,683.13, 318,542.96 and 144,790.97 is: 199,937.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,683.13 : 318,542.96 = 144,790.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,683.13/318,542.96 = 144,790.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,683.13x = 318,542.96 × 144,790.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,683.13x = 46,122,144,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122,144,165.07/230,683.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,937.22

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