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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,751.52, 317,008.44 and 139,089.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,751.52, 317,008.44 and 139,089.84 is: 191,914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,751.52 : 317,008.44 = 139,089.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,751.52/317,008.44 = 139,089.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,751.52x = 317,008.44 × 139,089.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,751.52x = 44,092,653,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092,653,198.25/229,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,914.52

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