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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,919.74, 317,316.86 and 139,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,919.74, 317,316.86 and 139,273.04 is: 192,213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,919.74 : 317,316.86 = 139,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,919.74/317,316.86 = 139,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,919.74x = 317,316.86 × 139,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,919.74x = 44,193,684,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193,684,354.66/229,919.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,213.53

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