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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,760.92, 317,086.14 and 134,278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,760.92, 317,086.14 and 134,278.12 is: 185,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,760.92 : 317,086.14 = 134,278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,760.92/317,086.14 = 134,278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,760.92x = 317,086.14 × 134,278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,760.92x = 42,577,730,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,577,730,757.26/229,760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,313.20

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