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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,976.77, 317,330.31 and 133,146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,976.77, 317,330.31 and 133,146.13 is: 183,719.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,976.77 : 317,330.31 = 133,146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,976.77/317,330.31 = 133,146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,976.77x = 317,330.31 × 133,146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,976.77x = 42,251,302,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,251,302,708.20/229,976.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,719.87

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