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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,262.24, 317,677.60 and 139,552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,262.24, 317,677.60 and 139,552.76 is: 192,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,262.24 : 317,677.60 = 139,552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,262.24/317,677.60 = 139,552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,262.24x = 317,677.60 × 139,552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,262.24x = 44,332,785,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,332,785,870.18/230,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,531.72

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