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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,119.04, 312,076.74 and 135,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,119.04, 312,076.74 and 135,478.60 is: 186,979.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,119.04 : 312,076.74 = 135,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,119.04/312,076.74 = 135,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,119.04x = 312,076.74 × 135,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,119.04x = 42,279,719,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,279,719,827.76/226,119.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,979.92

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