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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,003.77, 311,864.58 and 134,107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,003.77, 311,864.58 and 134,107.21 is: 185,055.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,003.77 : 311,864.58 = 134,107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,003.77/311,864.58 = 134,107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,003.77x = 311,864.58 × 134,107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,003.77x = 41,823,288,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,823,288,721.62/226,003.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,055.72

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