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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,194.94, 317,718.03 and 154,699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,194.94, 317,718.03 and 154,699.70 is: 213,518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,194.94 : 317,718.03 = 154,699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,194.94/317,718.03 = 154,699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,194.94x = 317,718.03 × 154,699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,194.94x = 49,150,882,337.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150,882,337.00/230,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,518.52

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