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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,127.12, 327,605.58 and 230,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,127.12, 327,605.58 and 230,158.80 is: 315,318.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,127.12 : 327,605.58 = 230,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,127.12/327,605.58 = 230,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,127.12x = 327,605.58 × 230,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,127.12x = 75,401,307,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,401,307,166.10/239,127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,318.93

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