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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,086.98, 317,618.01 and 154,679.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,086.98, 317,618.01 and 154,679.22 is: 213,523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,086.98 : 317,618.01 = 154,679.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,086.98/317,618.01 = 154,679.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,086.98x = 317,618.01 × 154,679.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,086.98x = 49,128,906,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,128,906,044.75/230,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,523.19

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