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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,295.92, 317,831.40 and 134,797.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,295.92, 317,831.40 and 134,797.04 is: 186,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,295.92 : 317,831.40 = 134,797.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,295.92/317,831.40 = 134,797.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,295.92x = 317,831.40 × 134,797.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,295.92x = 42,842,731,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,842,731,939.06/230,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,033.40

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