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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,736.43, 316,989.72 and 134,224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,736.43, 316,989.72 and 134,224.65 is: 185,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,736.43 : 316,989.72 = 134,224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,736.43/316,989.72 = 134,224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,736.43x = 316,989.72 × 134,224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,736.43x = 42,547,834,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547,834,220.60/229,736.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,202.82

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