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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,785.73, 318,233.24 and 150,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,785.73, 318,233.24 and 150,063.56 is: 206,924.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,785.73 : 318,233.24 = 150,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,785.73/318,233.24 = 150,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,785.73x = 318,233.24 × 150,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,785.73x = 47,755,214,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,755,214,075.48/230,785.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,924.46

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