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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,006.79, 311,862.42 and 134,111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,006.79, 311,862.42 and 134,111.48 is: 185,057.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,006.79 : 311,862.42 = 134,111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,006.79/311,862.42 = 134,111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,006.79x = 311,862.42 × 134,111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,006.79x = 41,824,329,143.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,824,329,143.27/226,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,057.85

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