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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,414.08, 317,850.08 and 158,669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,414.08, 317,850.08 and 158,669.76 is: 218,880.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,414.08 : 317,850.08 = 158,669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,414.08/317,850.08 = 158,669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,414.08x = 317,850.08 × 158,669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,414.08x = 50,433,195,909.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,433,195,909.58/230,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,880.70

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