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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,985.61, 320,134.82 and 135,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,985.61, 320,134.82 and 135,183.30 is: 186,549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,985.61 : 320,134.82 = 135,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,985.61/320,134.82 = 135,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,985.61x = 320,134.82 × 135,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,985.61x = 43,276,880,736.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,276,880,736.59/231,985.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,549.85

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