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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,738.98, 318,563.94 and 176,920.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,738.98, 318,563.94 and 176,920.56 is: 244,260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,738.98 : 318,563.94 = 176,920.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,738.98/318,563.94 = 176,920.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,738.98x = 318,563.94 × 176,920.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,738.98x = 56,360,510,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,360,510,660.61/230,738.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,260.90

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