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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,825.18, 318,529.86 and 140,184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,825.18, 318,529.86 and 140,184.97 is: 193,449.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,825.18 : 318,529.86 = 140,184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,825.18/318,529.86 = 140,184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,825.18x = 318,529.86 × 140,184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,825.18x = 44,653,098,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,653,098,868.20/230,825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,449.86

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