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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,149.44, 316,155.36 and 133,588.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,149.44, 316,155.36 and 133,588.49 is: 184,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,149.44 : 316,155.36 = 133,588.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,149.44/316,155.36 = 133,588.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,149.44x = 316,155.36 × 133,588.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,149.44x = 42,234,717,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,234,717,147.81/229,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,310.80

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