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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,028.64, 320,219.68 and 135,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,028.64, 320,219.68 and 135,227.40 is: 186,625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,028.64 : 320,219.68 = 135,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,028.64/320,219.68 = 135,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,028.64x = 320,219.68 × 135,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,028.64x = 43,302,474,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302,474,755.23/232,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,625.56

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