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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,149.84, 316,264.79 and 133,656.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,149.84, 316,264.79 and 133,656.54 is: 184,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,149.84 : 316,264.79 = 133,656.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,149.84/316,264.79 = 133,656.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,149.84x = 316,264.79 × 133,656.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,149.84x = 42,270,857,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270,857,555.23/229,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,468.20

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