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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,140.32, 318,005.54 and 179,284.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,140.32, 318,005.54 and 179,284.37 is: 247,733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,140.32 : 318,005.54 = 179,284.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,140.32/318,005.54 = 179,284.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,140.32x = 318,005.54 × 179,284.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,140.32x = 57,013,420,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,013,420,408.96/230,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,733.30

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