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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,159.44, 317,800.20 and 180,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,159.44, 317,800.20 and 180,001.36 is: 248,542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,159.44 : 317,800.20 = 180,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,159.44/317,800.20 = 180,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,159.44x = 317,800.20 × 180,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,159.44x = 57,204,468,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,204,468,208.27/230,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,542.78

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