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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,416.03, 317,901.27 and 181,864.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,416.03, 317,901.27 and 181,864.63 is: 250,915.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,416.03 : 317,901.27 = 181,864.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,416.03/317,901.27 = 181,864.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,416.03x = 317,901.27 × 181,864.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,416.03x = 57,814,996,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,814,996,845.08/230,416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,915.69

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