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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,110.56, 317,430.80 and 158,366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,110.56, 317,430.80 and 158,366.04 is: 218,461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,110.56 : 317,430.80 = 158,366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,110.56/317,430.80 = 158,366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,110.56x = 317,430.80 × 158,366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,110.56x = 50,270,258,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,270,258,770.03/230,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,461.33

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