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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,635.92, 318,270.36 and 135,206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,635.92, 318,270.36 and 135,206.18 is: 186,580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,635.92 : 318,270.36 = 135,206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,635.92/318,270.36 = 135,206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,635.92x = 318,270.36 × 135,206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,635.92x = 43,032,119,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,032,119,582.82/230,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,580.30

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