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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,845.60, 318,512.82 and 140,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,845.60, 318,512.82 and 140,199.04 is: 193,441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,845.60 : 318,512.82 = 140,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,845.60/318,512.82 = 140,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,845.60x = 318,512.82 × 140,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,845.60x = 44,655,191,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,655,191,591.69/230,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,441.81

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