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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,347.80, 317,786.33 and 152,859.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,347.80, 317,786.33 and 152,859.99 is: 210,884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,347.80 : 317,786.33 = 152,859.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,347.80/317,786.33 = 152,859.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,347.80x = 317,786.33 × 152,859.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,347.80x = 48,576,815,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,576,815,225.94/230,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,884.65

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