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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,827.25, 318,546.95 and 144,789.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,827.25, 318,546.95 and 144,789.86 is: 199,813.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,827.25 : 318,546.95 = 144,789.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,827.25/318,546.95 = 144,789.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,827.25x = 318,546.95 × 144,789.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,827.25x = 46,122,368,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122,368,366.35/230,827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,813.36

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