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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,204.62, 317,682.95 and 133,427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,204.62, 317,682.95 and 133,427.14 is: 184,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,204.62 : 317,682.95 = 133,427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,204.62/317,682.95 = 133,427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,204.62x = 317,682.95 × 133,427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,204.62x = 42,387,527,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,387,527,445.26/230,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,129.79

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