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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,633.30, 318,266.73 and 135,203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,633.30, 318,266.73 and 135,203.55 is: 186,576.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,633.30 : 318,266.73 = 135,203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,633.30/318,266.73 = 135,203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,633.30x = 318,266.73 × 135,203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,633.30x = 43,030,791,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,030,791,742.89/230,633.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,576.67

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