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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,675.40, 317,859.66 and 170,150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,675.40, 317,859.66 and 170,150.31 is: 234,458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,675.40 : 317,859.66 = 170,150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,675.40/317,859.66 = 170,150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,675.40x = 317,859.66 × 170,150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,675.40x = 54,083,919,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,083,919,685.49/230,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,458.98

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