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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,744.92, 317,001.48 and 134,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,744.92, 317,001.48 and 134,233.16 is: 185,214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,744.92 : 317,001.48 = 134,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,744.92/317,001.48 = 134,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,744.92x = 317,001.48 × 134,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,744.92x = 42,552,110,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552,110,385.08/229,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,214.59

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