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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,751, 318,580.52 and 176,932.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,751, 318,580.52 and 176,932.56 is: 244,277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,751 : 318,580.52 = 176,932.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,751/318,580.52 = 176,932.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,751x = 318,580.52 × 176,932.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,751x = 56,367,266,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367,266,969.73/230,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,277.45

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