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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,007.79, 311,870.11 and 134,111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,007.79, 311,870.11 and 134,111.23 is: 185,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,007.79 : 311,870.11 = 134,111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,007.79/311,870.11 = 134,111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,007.79x = 311,870.11 × 134,111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,007.79x = 41,825,284,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,825,284,052.34/226,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,061.25

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