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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,175.12, 327,671.52 and 230,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,175.12, 327,671.52 and 230,206.80 is: 315,384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,175.12 : 327,671.52 = 230,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,175.12/327,671.52 = 230,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,175.12x = 327,671.52 × 230,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,175.12x = 75,432,212,070.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,432,212,070.34/239,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,384.86

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