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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,081.10, 317,508.88 and 133,298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,081.10, 317,508.88 and 133,298.15 is: 183,949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,081.10 : 317,508.88 = 133,298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,081.10/317,508.88 = 133,298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,081.10x = 317,508.88 × 133,298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,081.10x = 42,323,344,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,323,344,725.03/230,081.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,949.68

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