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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,110.77, 317,476.74 and 134,549.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,110.77, 317,476.74 and 134,549.82 is: 185,634.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,110.77 : 317,476.74 = 134,549.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,110.77/317,476.74 = 134,549.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,110.77x = 317,476.74 × 134,549.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,110.77x = 42,716,438,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,716,438,221.19/230,110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,634.24

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