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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,191.19, 317,712.86 and 154,695.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,191.19, 317,712.86 and 154,695.95 is: 213,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,191.19 : 317,712.86 = 154,695.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,191.19/317,712.86 = 154,695.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,191.19x = 317,712.86 × 154,695.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,191.19x = 49,148,890,342.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,148,890,342.87/230,191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,513.35

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