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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,243.30, 317,744.55 and 133,450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,243.30, 317,744.55 and 133,450.33 is: 184,166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,243.30 : 317,744.55 = 133,450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,243.30/317,744.55 = 133,450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,243.30x = 317,744.55 × 133,450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,243.30x = 42,403,115,053.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403,115,053.20/230,243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,166.55

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