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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,230.62, 317,739.66 and 134,737.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,230.62, 317,739.66 and 134,737.29 is: 185,949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,230.62 : 317,739.66 = 134,737.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,230.62/317,739.66 = 134,737.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,230.62x = 317,739.66 × 134,737.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,230.62x = 42,811,380,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,811,380,713.92/230,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,949.99

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