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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,478.29, 317,946.97 and 154,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,478.29, 317,946.97 and 154,016.16 is: 212,466.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,478.29 : 317,946.97 = 154,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,478.29/317,946.97 = 154,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,478.29x = 317,946.97 × 154,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,478.29x = 48,968,971,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,968,971,403.04/230,478.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,466.74

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