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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,550.12, 318,111.05 and 139,953.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,550.12, 318,111.05 and 139,953.78 is: 193,107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,550.12 : 318,111.05 = 139,953.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,550.12/318,111.05 = 139,953.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,550.12x = 318,111.05 × 139,953.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,550.12x = 44,520,843,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,520,843,207.50/230,550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,107.01

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