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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,483.52, 317,855.88 and 157,991.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,483.52, 317,855.88 and 157,991.76 is: 217,883.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,483.52 : 317,855.88 = 157,991.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,483.52/317,855.88 = 157,991.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,483.52x = 317,855.88 × 157,991.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,483.52x = 50,218,609,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,218,609,907.55/230,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,883.73

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