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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,187.54, 317,667.63 and 133,394.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,187.54, 317,667.63 and 133,394.70 is: 184,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,187.54 : 317,667.63 = 133,394.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,187.54/317,667.63 = 133,394.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,187.54x = 317,667.63 × 133,394.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,187.54x = 42,375,178,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,375,178,203.56/230,187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,089.80

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