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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,700.41, 316,961.18 and 137,814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,700.41, 316,961.18 and 137,814.82 is: 190,169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,700.41 : 316,961.18 = 137,814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,700.41/316,961.18 = 137,814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,700.41x = 316,961.18 × 137,814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,700.41x = 43,681,947,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,681,947,968.69/229,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,169.22

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