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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,832.32, 317,838.06 and 196,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,832.32, 317,838.06 and 196,764.40 is: 270,929.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,832.32 : 317,838.06 = 196,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,832.32/317,838.06 = 196,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,832.32x = 317,838.06 × 196,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,832.32x = 62,539,215,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,539,215,173.06/230,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,929.20

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