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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,725.12, 316,974.19 and 134,213.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,725.12, 316,974.19 and 134,213.37 is: 185,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,725.12 : 316,974.19 = 134,213.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,725.12/316,974.19 = 134,213.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,725.12x = 316,974.19 × 134,213.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,725.12x = 42,542,174,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,542,174,242.92/229,725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,187.30

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