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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,350.32, 317,894.24 and 134,887.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,350.32, 317,894.24 and 134,887.76 is: 186,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,350.32 : 317,894.24 = 134,887.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,350.32/317,894.24 = 134,887.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,350.32x = 317,894.24 × 134,887.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,350.32x = 42,880,041,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,880,041,950.50/230,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,151.43

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