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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,197.92, 316,313.19 and 133,735.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,197.92, 316,313.19 and 133,735.37 is: 184,566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,197.92 : 316,313.19 = 133,735.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,197.92/316,313.19 = 133,735.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,197.92x = 316,313.19 × 133,735.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,197.92x = 42,302,259,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,302,259,918.96/229,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,566.51

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