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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,094.20, 312,042.27 and 135,453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,094.20, 312,042.27 and 135,453.94 is: 186,945.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,094.20 : 312,042.27 = 135,453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,094.20/312,042.27 = 135,453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,094.20x = 312,042.27 × 135,453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,094.20x = 42,267,354,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,267,354,918.04/226,094.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,945.77

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