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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,834.07, 317,840.49 and 196,766.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,834.07, 317,840.49 and 196,766.15 is: 270,931.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,834.07 : 317,840.49 = 196,766.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,834.07/317,840.49 = 196,766.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,834.07x = 317,840.49 × 196,766.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,834.07x = 62,540,247,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,540,247,942.21/230,834.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,931.62

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