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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,054.92, 311,929.24 and 134,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,054.92, 311,929.24 and 134,160 is: 185,125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,054.92 : 311,929.24 = 134,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,054.92/311,929.24 = 134,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,054.92x = 311,929.24 × 134,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,054.92x = 41,848,426,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848,426,838.40/226,054.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,125.04

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