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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,305.23, 317,792.57 and 133,508.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,305.23, 317,792.57 and 133,508.61 is: 184,225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,305.23 : 317,792.57 = 133,508.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,305.23/317,792.57 = 133,508.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,305.23x = 317,792.57 × 133,508.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,305.23x = 42,428,043,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428,043,621.48/230,305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,225.27

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