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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,426.82, 317,987.64 and 134,914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,426.82, 317,987.64 and 134,914.32 is: 186,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,426.82 : 317,987.64 = 134,914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,426.82/317,987.64 = 134,914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,426.82x = 317,987.64 × 134,914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,426.82x = 42,901,086,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,901,086,219.00/230,426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,180.96

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