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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,001.22, 317,301.96 and 162,007.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,001.22, 317,301.96 and 162,007.39 is: 223,499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,001.22 : 317,301.96 = 162,007.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,001.22/317,301.96 = 162,007.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,001.22x = 317,301.96 × 162,007.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,001.22x = 51,405,262,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,405,262,474.35/230,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,499.95

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