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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,663.96, 319,746.12 and 141,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,663.96, 319,746.12 and 141,049.80 is: 194,679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,663.96 : 319,746.12 = 141,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,663.96/319,746.12 = 141,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,663.96x = 319,746.12 × 141,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,663.96x = 45,100,126,276.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100,126,276.78/231,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,679.08

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