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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,767.17, 317,031.80 and 134,255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,767.17, 317,031.80 and 134,255.39 is: 185,245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,767.17 : 317,031.80 = 134,255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,767.17/317,031.80 = 134,255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,767.17x = 317,031.80 × 134,255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,767.17x = 42,563,225,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,563,225,694.97/229,767.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,245.03

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