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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,592.30, 318,168.99 and 139,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,592.30, 318,168.99 and 139,995.96 is: 193,165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,592.30 : 318,168.99 = 139,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,592.30/318,168.99 = 139,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,592.30x = 318,168.99 × 139,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,592.30x = 44,542,373,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,542,373,197.28/230,592.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,165.05

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