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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,171.22, 317,744.37 and 199,426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,171.22, 317,744.37 and 199,426.86 is: 275,302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,171.22 : 317,744.37 = 199,426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,171.22/317,744.37 = 199,426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,171.22x = 317,744.37 × 199,426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,171.22x = 63,366,761,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,366,761,991.78/230,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,302.72

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