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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,305.02, 317,821.57 and 133,527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,305.02, 317,821.57 and 133,527.64 is: 184,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,305.02 : 317,821.57 = 133,527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,305.02/317,821.57 = 133,527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,305.02x = 317,821.57 × 133,527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,305.02x = 42,437,964,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437,964,183.19/230,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,268.52

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