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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,548.61, 318,108.97 and 139,952.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,548.61, 318,108.97 and 139,952.27 is: 193,104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,548.61 : 318,108.97 = 139,952.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,548.61/318,108.97 = 139,952.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,548.61x = 318,108.97 × 139,952.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,548.61x = 44,520,073,429.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,520,073,429.07/230,548.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,104.93

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