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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,264.23, 312,234.54 and 135,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,264.23, 312,234.54 and 135,670.20 is: 187,218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,264.23 : 312,234.54 = 135,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,264.23/312,234.54 = 135,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,264.23x = 312,234.54 × 135,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,264.23x = 42,360,922,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,360,922,488.71/226,264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,218.82

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