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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,218.28, 320,461.13 and 135,403.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,218.28, 320,461.13 and 135,403.45 is: 186,856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,218.28 : 320,461.13 = 135,403.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,218.28/320,461.13 = 135,403.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,218.28x = 320,461.13 × 135,403.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,218.28x = 43,391,543,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,391,543,682.14/232,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,856.71

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