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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,080.02, 317,461.44 and 134,568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,080.02, 317,461.44 and 134,568.06 is: 185,675.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,080.02 : 317,461.44 = 134,568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,080.02/317,461.44 = 134,568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,080.02x = 317,461.44 × 134,568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,080.02x = 42,720,170,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,720,170,105.61/230,080.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,675.27

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