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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,095.84, 318,882.95 and 135,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,095.84, 318,882.95 and 135,567.68 is: 187,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,095.84 : 318,882.95 = 135,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,095.84/318,882.95 = 135,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,095.84x = 318,882.95 × 135,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,095.84x = 43,230,219,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,230,219,450.80/231,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,066.20

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