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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,350.24, 317,774.64 and 134,797.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,350.24, 317,774.64 and 134,797.78 is: 185,957.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,350.24 : 317,774.64 = 134,797.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,350.24/317,774.64 = 134,797.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,350.24x = 317,774.64 × 134,797.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,350.24x = 42,835,316,012.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,835,316,012.30/230,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,957.33

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