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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,192.20, 317,714.25 and 154,696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,192.20, 317,714.25 and 154,696.96 is: 213,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,192.20 : 317,714.25 = 154,696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,192.20/317,714.25 = 154,696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,192.20x = 317,714.25 × 154,696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,192.20x = 49,149,428,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149,428,623.68/230,192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,514.74

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