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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,238.73, 317,645.17 and 139,529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,238.73, 317,645.17 and 139,529.26 is: 192,499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,238.73 : 317,645.17 = 139,529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,238.73/317,645.17 = 139,529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,238.73x = 317,645.17 × 139,529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,238.73x = 44,320,795,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,320,795,512.67/230,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,499.31

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