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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,262.23, 319,240.25 and 140,647.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,262.23, 319,240.25 and 140,647.30 is: 194,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,262.23 : 319,240.25 = 140,647.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,262.23/319,240.25 = 140,647.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,262.23x = 319,240.25 × 140,647.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,262.23x = 44,900,277,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,900,277,712.49/231,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,153.10

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