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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,722.61, 316,970.75 and 134,210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,722.61, 316,970.75 and 134,210.85 is: 185,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,722.61 : 316,970.75 = 134,210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,722.61/316,970.75 = 134,210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,722.61x = 316,970.75 × 134,210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,722.61x = 42,540,913,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,540,913,782.64/229,722.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,183.83

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