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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,590.80, 318,166.92 and 139,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,590.80, 318,166.92 and 139,994.46 is: 193,162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,590.80 : 318,166.92 = 139,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,590.80/318,166.92 = 139,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,590.80x = 318,166.92 × 139,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,590.80x = 44,541,606,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,606,155.26/230,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,162.98

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