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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,125.99, 317,410.28 and 153,606.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,125.99, 317,410.28 and 153,606.51 is: 211,867.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,125.99 : 317,410.28 = 153,606.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,125.99/317,410.28 = 153,606.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,125.99x = 317,410.28 × 153,606.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,125.99x = 48,756,283,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,756,283,377.86/230,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,867.78

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