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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,752.98, 318,583.26 and 176,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,752.98, 318,583.26 and 176,934.60 is: 244,280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,752.98 : 318,583.26 = 176,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,752.98/318,583.26 = 176,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,752.98x = 318,583.26 × 176,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,752.98x = 56,368,401,674.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,368,401,674.80/230,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,280.28

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