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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,179.81, 317,664.10 and 139,539.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,179.81, 317,664.10 and 139,539.59 is: 192,574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,179.81 : 317,664.10 = 139,539.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,179.81/317,664.10 = 139,539.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,179.81x = 317,664.10 × 139,539.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,179.81x = 44,326,718,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,326,718,717.03/230,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,574.31

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