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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,748.41, 317,005.97 and 134,236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,748.41, 317,005.97 and 134,236.65 is: 185,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,748.41 : 317,005.97 = 134,236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,748.41/317,005.97 = 134,236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,748.41x = 317,005.97 × 134,236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,748.41x = 42,553,818,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553,818,771.62/229,748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,219.21

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