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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,688.46, 317,056.68 and 134,226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,688.46, 317,056.68 and 134,226.18 is: 185,282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,688.46 : 317,056.68 = 134,226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,688.46/317,056.68 = 134,226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,688.46x = 317,056.68 × 134,226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,688.46x = 42,557,306,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,557,306,999.88/229,688.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,282.74

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