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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,841.80, 318,694.20 and 175,963.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,841.80, 318,694.20 and 175,963.14 is: 242,930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,841.80 : 318,694.20 = 175,963.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,841.80/318,694.20 = 175,963.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,841.80x = 318,694.20 × 175,963.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,841.80x = 56,078,432,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,078,432,131.79/230,841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,930.14

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