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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,656.44, 317,833.56 and 170,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,656.44, 317,833.56 and 170,131.20 is: 234,432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,656.44 : 317,833.56 = 170,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,656.44/317,833.56 = 170,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,656.44x = 317,833.56 × 170,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,656.44x = 54,073,404,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,073,404,963.07/230,656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,432.67

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