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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,922.38, 318,638.70 and 140,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,922.38, 318,638.70 and 140,231.18 is: 193,498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,922.38 : 318,638.70 = 140,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,922.38/318,638.70 = 140,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,922.38x = 318,638.70 × 140,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,922.38x = 44,683,080,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683,080,894.67/230,922.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,498.27

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