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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,859.07, 317,874.91 and 196,791.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,859.07, 317,874.91 and 196,791.19 is: 270,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,859.07 : 317,874.91 = 196,791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,859.07/317,874.91 = 196,791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,859.07x = 317,874.91 × 196,791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,859.07x = 62,554,981,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,554,981,810.04/230,859.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,966.10

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