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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,875.91, 317,223.83 and 133,083.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,875.91, 317,223.83 and 133,083.83 is: 183,652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,875.91 : 317,223.83 = 133,083.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,875.91/317,223.83 = 133,083.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,875.91x = 317,223.83 × 133,083.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,875.91x = 42,217,361,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217,361,598.25/229,875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,652.83

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