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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,135.94, 312,003.90 and 145,610.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,135.94, 312,003.90 and 145,610.06 is: 200,900.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,135.94 : 312,003.90 = 145,610.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,135.94/312,003.90 = 145,610.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,135.94x = 312,003.90 × 145,610.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,135.94x = 45,430,905,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,430,905,039.21/226,135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,900.87

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