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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,850.22, 318,705.80 and 175,971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,850.22, 318,705.80 and 175,971.54 is: 242,941.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,850.22 : 318,705.80 = 175,971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,850.22/318,705.80 = 175,971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,850.22x = 318,705.80 × 175,971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,850.22x = 56,083,150,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,083,150,432.93/230,850.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,941.72

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