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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,145.54, 317,699.04 and 154,737.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,145.54, 317,699.04 and 154,737.78 is: 213,604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,145.54 : 317,699.04 = 154,737.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,145.54/317,699.04 = 154,737.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,145.54x = 317,699.04 × 154,737.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,145.54x = 49,160,044,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,160,044,157.73/230,145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,604.16

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