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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,153.44, 316,160.88 and 133,592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,153.44, 316,160.88 and 133,592.50 is: 184,316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,153.44 : 316,160.88 = 133,592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,153.44/316,160.88 = 133,592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,153.44x = 316,160.88 × 133,592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,153.44x = 42,236,722,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,236,722,361.40/229,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,316.34

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