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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,260.23, 312,229.03 and 135,666.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,260.23, 312,229.03 and 135,666.19 is: 187,213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,260.23 : 312,229.03 = 135,666.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,260.23/312,229.03 = 135,666.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,260.23x = 312,229.03 × 135,666.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,260.23x = 42,358,920,668.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,358,920,668.02/226,260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,213.28

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