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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,679.49, 316,975.45 and 137,802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,679.49, 316,975.45 and 137,802.23 is: 190,177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,679.49 : 316,975.45 = 137,802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,679.49/316,975.45 = 137,802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,679.49x = 316,975.45 × 137,802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,679.49x = 43,679,923,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,679,923,865.25/229,679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,177.73

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