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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,226.57, 317,712.24 and 134,751.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,226.57, 317,712.24 and 134,751.33 is: 185,956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,226.57 : 317,712.24 = 134,751.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,226.57/317,712.24 = 134,751.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,226.57x = 317,712.24 × 134,751.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,226.57x = 42,812,146,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,812,146,897.28/230,226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,956.59

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