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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,122.27, 317,492.62 and 134,561.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,122.27, 317,492.62 and 134,561.31 is: 185,650.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,122.27 : 317,492.62 = 134,561.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,122.27/317,492.62 = 134,561.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,122.27x = 317,492.62 × 134,561.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,122.27x = 42,722,222,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,722,222,862.53/230,122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,650.10

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