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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,869.82, 317,889.69 and 196,801.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,869.82, 317,889.69 and 196,801.94 is: 270,980.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,869.82 : 317,889.69 = 196,801.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,869.82/317,889.69 = 196,801.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,869.82x = 317,889.69 × 196,801.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,869.82x = 62,561,307,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,561,307,698.00/230,869.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,980.88

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