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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,116.21, 317,562.74 and 134,604.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,116.21, 317,562.74 and 134,604.25 is: 185,755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,116.21 : 317,562.74 = 134,604.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,116.21/317,562.74 = 134,604.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,116.21x = 317,562.74 × 134,604.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,116.21x = 42,745,294,445.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745,294,445.65/230,116.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,755.25

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