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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,640.92, 318,277.24 and 135,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,640.92, 318,277.24 and 135,211.16 is: 186,587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,640.92 : 318,277.24 = 135,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,640.92/318,277.24 = 135,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,640.92x = 318,277.24 × 135,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,640.92x = 43,034,634,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,034,634,822.00/230,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,587.16

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