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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,740.06, 318,361.11 and 135,195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,740.06, 318,361.11 and 135,195.42 is: 186,534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,740.06 : 318,361.11 = 135,195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,740.06/318,361.11 = 135,195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,740.06x = 318,361.11 × 135,195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,740.06x = 43,040,963,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,040,963,978.12/230,740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,534.42

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