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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,722.92, 316,971.18 and 134,211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,722.92, 316,971.18 and 134,211.17 is: 185,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,722.92 : 316,971.18 = 134,211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,722.92/316,971.18 = 134,211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,722.92x = 316,971.18 × 134,211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,722.92x = 42,541,071,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,541,071,339.22/229,722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,184.27

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