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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,277.76, 319,145.69 and 140,621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,277.76, 319,145.69 and 140,621.14 is: 194,046.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,277.76 : 319,145.69 = 140,621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,277.76/319,145.69 = 140,621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,277.76x = 319,145.69 × 140,621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,277.76x = 44,878,630,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,878,630,307.58/231,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,046.46

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