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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,039.36, 311,899.68 and 135,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,039.36, 311,899.68 and 135,374.08 is: 186,795.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,039.36 : 311,899.68 = 135,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,039.36/311,899.68 = 135,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,039.36x = 311,899.68 × 135,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,039.36x = 42,223,132,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,223,132,232.29/226,039.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,795.49

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