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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,171.04, 317,725.20 and 179,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,171.04, 317,725.20 and 179,886.24 is: 248,312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,171.04 : 317,725.20 = 179,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,171.04/317,725.20 = 179,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,171.04x = 317,725.20 × 179,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,171.04x = 57,154,391,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,154,391,581.25/230,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,312.70

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