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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,807.73, 318,133.35 and 154,298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,807.73, 318,133.35 and 154,298.87 is: 212,677.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,807.73 : 318,133.35 = 154,298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,807.73/318,133.35 = 154,298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,807.73x = 318,133.35 × 154,298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,807.73x = 49,087,616,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,087,616,414.31/230,807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,677.52

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