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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,995.56, 318,779.10 and 135,571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,995.56, 318,779.10 and 135,571.08 is: 187,091.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,995.56 : 318,779.10 = 135,571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,995.56/318,779.10 = 135,571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,995.56x = 318,779.10 × 135,571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,995.56x = 43,217,226,868.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,217,226,868.43/230,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,091.16

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