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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,090.98, 317,623.54 and 154,683.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,090.98, 317,623.54 and 154,683.22 is: 213,528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,090.98 : 317,623.54 = 154,683.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,090.98/317,623.54 = 154,683.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,090.98x = 317,623.54 × 154,683.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,090.98x = 49,131,031,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,131,031,915.00/230,090.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,528.72

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