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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,141.25, 317,594.97 and 134,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,141.25, 317,594.97 and 134,666.28 is: 185,839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,141.25 : 317,594.97 = 134,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,141.25/317,594.97 = 134,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,141.25x = 317,594.97 × 134,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,141.25x = 42,769,333,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,769,333,156.61/230,141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,839.49

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