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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,862.63, 318,502.76 and 140,184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,862.63, 318,502.76 and 140,184.21 is: 193,400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,862.63 : 318,502.76 = 140,184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,862.63/318,502.76 = 140,184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,862.63x = 318,502.76 × 140,184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,862.63x = 44,649,057,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,649,057,092.50/230,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,400.97

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