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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,161.44, 317,802.96 and 180,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,161.44, 317,802.96 and 180,003.36 is: 248,545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,161.44 : 317,802.96 = 180,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,161.44/317,802.96 = 180,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,161.44x = 317,802.96 × 180,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,161.44x = 57,205,600,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,205,600,617.95/230,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,545.55

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