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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,146.13, 317,601.71 and 134,671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,146.13, 317,601.71 and 134,671.16 is: 185,846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,146.13 : 317,601.71 = 134,671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,146.13/317,601.71 = 134,671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,146.13x = 317,601.71 × 134,671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,146.13x = 42,771,788,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,771,788,442.32/230,146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,846.22

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