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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,452.20, 318,170.82 and 188,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,452.20, 318,170.82 and 188,111.40 is: 259,713.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,452.20 : 318,170.82 = 188,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,452.20/318,170.82 = 188,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,452.20x = 318,170.82 × 188,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,452.20x = 59,851,558,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,851,558,389.35/230,452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,713.55

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