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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,861.76, 318,567.60 and 134,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,861.76, 318,567.60 and 134,039.76 is: 184,962.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,861.76 : 318,567.60 = 134,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,861.76/318,567.60 = 134,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,861.76x = 318,567.60 × 134,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,861.76x = 42,700,724,647.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700,724,647.78/230,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,962.31

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