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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,886.91, 317,196.41 and 134,375.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,886.91, 317,196.41 and 134,375.13 is: 185,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,886.91 : 317,196.41 = 134,375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,886.91/317,196.41 = 134,375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,886.91x = 317,196.41 × 134,375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,886.91x = 42,623,308,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623,308,157.41/229,886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,409.90

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