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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,021.22, 311,887.92 and 135,375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,021.22, 311,887.92 and 135,375.62 is: 186,805.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,021.22 : 311,887.92 = 135,375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,021.22/311,887.92 = 135,375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,021.22x = 311,887.92 × 135,375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,021.22x = 42,222,020,540.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,222,020,540.51/226,021.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,805.56

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