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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,184.33, 317,670.33 and 139,544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,184.33, 317,670.33 and 139,544.12 is: 192,580.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,184.33 : 317,670.33 = 139,544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,184.33/317,670.33 = 139,544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,184.33x = 317,670.33 × 139,544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,184.33x = 44,329,025,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,329,025,061.61/230,184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,580.55

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