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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,115.64, 312,094.62 and 135,525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,115.64, 312,094.62 and 135,525.24 is: 187,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,115.64 : 312,094.62 = 135,525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,115.64/312,094.62 = 135,525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,115.64x = 312,094.62 × 135,525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,115.64x = 42,296,698,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,296,698,278.21/226,115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,057.82

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