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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,219.28, 320,462.51 and 135,404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,219.28, 320,462.51 and 135,404.45 is: 186,858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,219.28 : 320,462.51 = 135,404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,219.28/320,462.51 = 135,404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,219.28x = 320,462.51 × 135,404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,219.28x = 43,392,049,912.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,392,049,912.17/232,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,858.08

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