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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,673.52, 318,329.70 and 135,180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,673.52, 318,329.70 and 135,180.29 is: 186,548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,673.52 : 318,329.70 = 135,180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,673.52/318,329.70 = 135,180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,673.52x = 318,329.70 × 135,180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,673.52x = 43,031,901,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,031,901,450.51/230,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,548.94

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