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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,802.14, 318,417.89 and 144,610.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,802.14, 318,417.89 and 144,610.85 is: 199,507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,802.14 : 318,417.89 = 144,610.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,802.14/318,417.89 = 144,610.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,802.14x = 318,417.89 × 144,610.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,802.14x = 46,046,680,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046,680,579.50/230,802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,507.16

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