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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,755.92, 317,016.29 and 134,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,755.92, 317,016.29 and 134,244.14 is: 185,229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,755.92 : 317,016.29 = 134,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,755.92/317,016.29 = 134,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,755.92x = 317,016.29 × 134,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,755.92x = 42,557,577,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,557,577,967.57/229,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,229.52

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