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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,130.02, 317,503.32 and 134,569.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,130.02, 317,503.32 and 134,569.06 is: 185,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,130.02 : 317,503.32 = 134,569.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,130.02/317,503.32 = 134,569.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,130.02x = 317,503.32 × 134,569.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,130.02x = 42,726,123,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726,123,319.28/230,130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,660.80

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