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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,943.72, 318,725.64 and 140,308.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,943.72, 318,725.64 and 140,308.77 is: 193,640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,943.72 : 318,725.64 = 140,308.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,943.72/318,725.64 = 140,308.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,943.72x = 318,725.64 × 140,308.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,943.72x = 44,720,002,515.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,720,002,515.86/230,943.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,640.26

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