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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,091.90, 317,464.83 and 134,622.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,091.90, 317,464.83 and 134,622.06 is: 185,742.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,091.90 : 317,464.83 = 134,622.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,091.90/317,464.83 = 134,622.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,091.90x = 317,464.83 × 134,622.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,091.90x = 42,737,769,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737,769,392.15/230,091.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,742.17

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