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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,059.24, 317,210.10 and 157,497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,059.24, 317,210.10 and 157,497.04 is: 217,159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,059.24 : 317,210.10 = 157,497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,059.24/317,210.10 = 157,497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,059.24x = 317,210.10 × 157,497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,059.24x = 49,959,651,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,959,651,808.10/230,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,159.94

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