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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,668.96, 317,031.81 and 153,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,668.96, 317,031.81 and 153,160.41 is: 211,420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,668.96 : 317,031.81 = 153,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,668.96/317,031.81 = 153,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,668.96x = 317,031.81 × 153,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,668.96x = 48,556,722,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,556,722,002.64/229,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,420.48

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