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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,875.41, 317,223.14 and 133,083.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,875.41, 317,223.14 and 133,083.33 is: 183,652.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,875.41 : 317,223.14 = 133,083.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,875.41/317,223.14 = 133,083.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,875.41x = 317,223.14 × 133,083.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,875.41x = 42,217,111,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217,111,158.84/229,875.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,652.14

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