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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,664.42, 318,309.68 and 135,234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,664.42, 318,309.68 and 135,234.68 is: 186,619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,664.42 : 318,309.68 = 135,234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,664.42/318,309.68 = 135,234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,664.42x = 318,309.68 × 135,234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,664.42x = 43,046,506,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,046,506,462.24/230,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,619.62

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