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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,227.52, 320,470.13 and 135,487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,227.52, 320,470.13 and 135,487.62 is: 186,970.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,227.52 : 320,470.13 = 135,487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,227.52/320,470.13 = 135,487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,227.52x = 320,470.13 × 135,487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,227.52x = 43,419,735,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,419,735,318.53/232,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,970.67

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