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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,915.46, 318,716.46 and 135,452.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,915.46, 318,716.46 and 135,452.91 is: 186,956.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,915.46 : 318,716.46 = 135,452.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,915.46/318,716.46 = 135,452.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,915.46x = 318,716.46 × 135,452.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,915.46x = 43,171,071,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,171,071,971.90/230,915.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,956.18

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