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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,415.03, 317,899.89 and 181,863.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,415.03, 317,899.89 and 181,863.63 is: 250,914.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,415.03 : 317,899.89 = 181,863.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,415.03/317,899.89 = 181,863.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,415.03x = 317,899.89 × 181,863.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,415.03x = 57,814,427,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,814,427,972.00/230,415.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,914.31

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