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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,356.31, 319,275.98 and 140,716.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,356.31, 319,275.98 and 140,716.09 is: 194,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,356.31 : 319,275.98 = 140,716.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,356.31/319,275.98 = 140,716.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,356.31x = 319,275.98 × 140,716.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,356.31x = 44,927,267,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,927,267,536.52/231,356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,190.80

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