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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,996.20, 318,797.22 and 140,332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,996.20, 318,797.22 and 140,332.36 is: 193,672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,996.20 : 318,797.22 = 140,332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,996.20/318,797.22 = 140,332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,996.20x = 318,797.22 × 140,332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,996.20x = 44,737,566,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,737,566,244.04/230,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,672.30

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