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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,303.52, 317,819.50 and 133,526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,303.52, 317,819.50 and 133,526.14 is: 184,266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,303.52 : 317,819.50 = 133,526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,303.52/317,819.50 = 133,526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,303.52x = 317,819.50 × 133,526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,303.52x = 42,437,209,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437,209,923.37/230,303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,266.44

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