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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,756.92, 317,017.67 and 134,245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,756.92, 317,017.67 and 134,245.14 is: 185,230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,756.92 : 317,017.67 = 134,245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,756.92/317,017.67 = 134,245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,756.92x = 317,017.67 × 134,245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,756.92x = 42,558,081,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,558,081,491.62/229,756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,230.90

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