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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,575.52, 318,265.26 and 135,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,575.52, 318,265.26 and 135,113.24 is: 186,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,575.52 : 318,265.26 = 135,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,575.52/318,265.26 = 135,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,575.52x = 318,265.26 × 135,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,575.52x = 43,001,850,458.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,001,850,458.04/230,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,497.90

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