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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,458.90, 319,786.62 and 203,648.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,458.90, 319,786.62 and 203,648.82 is: 280,153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,458.90 : 319,786.62 = 203,648.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,458.90/319,786.62 = 203,648.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,458.90x = 319,786.62 × 203,648.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,458.90x = 65,124,167,814.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,124,167,814.79/232,458.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,153.47

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