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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,507.30, 317,962.99 and 179,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,507.30, 317,962.99 and 179,439.20 is: 247,519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,507.30 : 317,962.99 = 179,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,507.30/317,962.99 = 179,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,507.30x = 317,962.99 × 179,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,507.30x = 57,055,024,555.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,055,024,555.21/230,507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,519.38

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