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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,766.44, 318,278.58 and 145,852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,766.44, 318,278.58 and 145,852.52 is: 201,163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,766.44 : 318,278.58 = 145,852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,766.44/318,278.58 = 145,852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,766.44x = 318,278.58 × 145,852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,766.44x = 46,421,732,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,421,732,955.02/230,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,163.28

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