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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,222.62, 317,707.77 and 133,445.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,222.62, 317,707.77 and 133,445.17 is: 184,154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,222.62 : 317,707.77 = 133,445.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,222.62/317,707.77 = 133,445.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,222.62x = 317,707.77 × 133,445.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,222.62x = 42,396,567,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,396,567,377.97/230,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,154.66

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