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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,350.19, 317,737.77 and 158,605.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,350.19, 317,737.77 and 158,605.61 is: 218,775.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,350.19 : 317,737.77 = 158,605.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,350.19/317,737.77 = 158,605.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,350.19x = 317,737.77 × 158,605.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,350.19x = 50,394,992,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,394,992,830.89/230,350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,775.56

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