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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,894.51, 318,687.53 and 135,431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,894.51, 318,687.53 and 135,431.96 is: 186,927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,894.51 : 318,687.53 = 135,431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,894.51/318,687.53 = 135,431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,894.51x = 318,687.53 × 135,431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,894.51x = 43,160,474,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160,474,544.86/230,894.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,927.25

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