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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,681.56, 318,344.70 and 135,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,681.56, 318,344.70 and 135,215.32 is: 186,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,681.56 : 318,344.70 = 135,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,681.56/318,344.70 = 135,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,681.56x = 318,344.70 × 135,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,681.56x = 43,045,080,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,045,080,480.80/230,681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,599.57

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