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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,934.21, 320,013.74 and 135,079.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,934.21, 320,013.74 and 135,079.27 is: 186,377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,934.21 : 320,013.74 = 135,079.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,934.21/320,013.74 = 135,079.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,934.21x = 320,013.74 × 135,079.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,934.21x = 43,227,221,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,227,221,926.83/231,934.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,377.09

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