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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,181.56, 317,666.52 and 139,541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,181.56, 317,666.52 and 139,541.35 is: 192,576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,181.56 : 317,666.52 = 139,541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,181.56/317,666.52 = 139,541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,181.56x = 317,666.52 × 139,541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,181.56x = 44,327,615,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,327,615,050.60/230,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,576.74

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