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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,391.12, 317,980.44 and 183,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,391.12, 317,980.44 and 183,006.12 is: 252,580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,391.12 : 317,980.44 = 183,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,391.12/317,980.44 = 183,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,391.12x = 317,980.44 × 183,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,391.12x = 58,192,366,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,192,366,560.29/230,391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,580.77

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