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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,009.79, 311,872.87 and 134,113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,009.79, 311,872.87 and 134,113.23 is: 185,064.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,009.79 : 311,872.87 = 134,113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,009.79/311,872.87 = 134,113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,009.79x = 311,872.87 × 134,113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,009.79x = 41,826,277,945.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,826,277,945.07/226,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,064.01

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