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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,063.36, 318,888.72 and 140,398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,063.36, 318,888.72 and 140,398.32 is: 193,762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,063.36 : 318,888.72 = 140,398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,063.36/318,888.72 = 140,398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,063.36x = 318,888.72 × 140,398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,063.36x = 44,771,440,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,771,440,554.95/231,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,762.61

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