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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,680.56, 318,343.32 and 135,214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,680.56, 318,343.32 and 135,214.32 is: 186,598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,680.56 : 318,343.32 = 135,214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,680.56/318,343.32 = 135,214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,680.56x = 318,343.32 × 135,214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,680.56x = 43,044,575,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044,575,540.34/230,680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,598.19

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