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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,863.42, 317,137.68 and 139,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,863.42, 317,137.68 and 139,190.40 is: 192,038.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,863.42 : 317,137.68 = 139,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,863.42/317,137.68 = 139,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,863.42x = 317,137.68 × 139,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,863.42x = 44,142,520,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,142,520,534.27/229,863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,038.04

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