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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,523.93, 318,113.19 and 170,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,523.93, 318,113.19 and 170,072.82 is: 234,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,523.93 : 318,113.19 = 170,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,523.93/318,113.19 = 170,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,523.93x = 318,113.19 × 170,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,523.93x = 54,102,407,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,102,407,302.50/230,523.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,693.24

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