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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,344.46, 317,766.74 and 134,792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,344.46, 317,766.74 and 134,792.54 is: 185,950.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,344.46 : 317,766.74 = 134,792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,344.46/317,766.74 = 134,792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,344.46x = 317,766.74 × 134,792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,344.46x = 42,832,586,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,832,586,012.12/230,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,950.15

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