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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,032.41, 311,934.50 and 135,403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,032.41, 311,934.50 and 135,403.13 is: 186,862.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,032.41 : 311,934.50 = 135,403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,032.41/311,934.50 = 135,403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,032.41x = 311,934.50 × 135,403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,032.41x = 42,236,905,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,236,905,418.30/226,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,862.17

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