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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,730.99, 316,982.31 and 134,219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,730.99, 316,982.31 and 134,219.24 is: 185,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,730.99 : 316,982.31 = 134,219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,730.99/316,982.31 = 134,219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,730.99x = 316,982.31 × 134,219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,730.99x = 42,545,123,156.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,545,123,156.73/229,730.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,195.40

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