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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,480.29, 317,949.73 and 154,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,480.29, 317,949.73 and 154,018.16 is: 212,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,480.29 : 317,949.73 = 154,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,480.29/317,949.73 = 154,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,480.29x = 317,949.73 × 154,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,480.29x = 48,970,032,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,970,032,387.10/230,480.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,469.50

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