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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,346.06, 317,869.86 and 133,551.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,346.06, 317,869.86 and 133,551.69 is: 184,296.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,346.06 : 317,869.86 = 133,551.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,346.06/317,869.86 = 133,551.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,346.06x = 317,869.86 × 133,551.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,346.06x = 42,452,057,003.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,452,057,003.06/230,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,296.87

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