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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,241.04, 317,755.38 and 134,742.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,241.04, 317,755.38 and 134,742.04 is: 185,957.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,241.04 : 317,755.38 = 134,742.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,241.04/317,755.38 = 134,742.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,241.04x = 317,755.38 × 134,742.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,241.04x = 42,815,008,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815,008,122.18/230,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,957.33

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