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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,115.26, 311,950.23 and 135,475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,115.26, 311,950.23 and 135,475.03 is: 186,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,115.26 : 311,950.23 = 135,475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,115.26/311,950.23 = 135,475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,115.26x = 311,950.23 × 135,475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,115.26x = 42,261,466,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,261,466,767.76/226,115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,902.32

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