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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,766.61, 317,030.98 and 134,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,766.61, 317,030.98 and 134,254.85 is: 185,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,766.61 : 317,030.98 = 134,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,766.61/317,030.98 = 134,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,766.61x = 317,030.98 × 134,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,766.61x = 42,562,946,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,562,946,329.62/229,766.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,244.27

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