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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,726.12, 316,975.57 and 134,214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,726.12, 316,975.57 and 134,214.37 is: 185,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,726.12 : 316,975.57 = 134,214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,726.12/316,975.57 = 134,214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,726.12x = 316,975.57 × 134,214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,726.12x = 42,542,676,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,542,676,432.94/229,726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,188.68

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