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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,108.52, 312,084.79 and 135,518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,108.52, 312,084.79 and 135,518.12 is: 187,047.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,108.52 : 312,084.79 = 135,518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,108.52/312,084.79 = 135,518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,108.52x = 312,084.79 × 135,518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,108.52x = 42,293,142,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,293,142,122.18/226,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,047.99

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