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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,994.81, 318,778.07 and 135,570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,994.81, 318,778.07 and 135,570.33 is: 187,090.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,994.81 : 318,778.07 = 135,570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,994.81/318,778.07 = 135,570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,994.81x = 318,778.07 × 135,570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,994.81x = 43,216,847,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,216,847,468.81/230,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,090.12

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