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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,512.03, 317,927.73 and 204,697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,512.03, 317,927.73 and 204,697.73 is: 282,324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,512.03 : 317,927.73 = 204,697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,512.03/317,927.73 = 204,697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,512.03x = 317,927.73 × 204,697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,512.03x = 65,079,084,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,079,084,635.05/230,512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,324.03

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