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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,133.14, 541,191.81 and 230,979.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,133.14, 541,191.81 and 230,979.86 is: 318,780.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,133.14 : 541,191.81 = 230,979.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,133.14/541,191.81 = 230,979.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,133.14x = 541,191.81 × 230,979.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,133.14x = 125,004,408,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,004,408,506.95/392,133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,780.53

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