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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,554.92, 318,194.95 and 139,905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,554.92, 318,194.95 and 139,905.66 is: 193,087.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,554.92 : 318,194.95 = 139,905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,554.92/318,194.95 = 139,905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,554.92x = 318,194.95 × 139,905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,554.92x = 44,517,275,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,517,275,594.21/230,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,087.51

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