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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,132.02, 317,506.08 and 134,571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,132.02, 317,506.08 and 134,571.07 is: 185,663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,132.02 : 317,506.08 = 134,571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,132.02/317,506.08 = 134,571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,132.02x = 317,506.08 × 134,571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,132.02x = 42,727,132,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,727,132,917.11/230,132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,663.57

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