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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,248.44, 317,655.51 and 139,571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,248.44, 317,655.51 and 139,571.34 is: 192,555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,248.44 : 317,655.51 = 139,571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,248.44/317,655.51 = 139,571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,248.44x = 317,655.51 × 139,571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,248.44x = 44,335,605,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,335,605,189.08/230,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,555.51

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