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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,487.52, 317,861.40 and 157,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,487.52, 317,861.40 and 157,995.76 is: 217,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,487.52 : 317,861.40 = 157,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,487.52/317,861.40 = 157,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,487.52x = 317,861.40 × 157,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,487.52x = 50,220,753,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,220,753,467.66/230,487.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,889.25

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