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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,768.64, 318,512 and 150,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,768.64, 318,512 and 150,055.68 is: 207,110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,768.64 : 318,512 = 150,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,768.64/318,512 = 150,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,768.64x = 318,512 × 150,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,768.64x = 47,794,534,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,794,534,748.16/230,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,110.18

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