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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,453.71, 318,028.93 and 133,679.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,453.71, 318,028.93 and 133,679.97 is: 184,479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,453.71 : 318,028.93 = 133,679.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,453.71/318,028.93 = 133,679.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,453.71x = 318,028.93 × 133,679.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,453.71x = 42,514,098,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,514,098,239.28/230,453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,479.99

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