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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,149.35, 316,264.10 and 133,656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,149.35, 316,264.10 and 133,656.04 is: 184,467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,149.35 : 316,264.10 = 133,656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,149.35/316,264.10 = 133,656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,149.35x = 316,264.10 × 133,656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,149.35x = 42,270,605,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270,605,618.84/229,149.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,467.49

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