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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,265.73, 312,236.61 and 135,671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,265.73, 312,236.61 and 135,671.70 is: 187,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,265.73 : 312,236.61 = 135,671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,265.73/312,236.61 = 135,671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,265.73x = 312,236.61 × 135,671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,265.73x = 42,361,671,680.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,361,671,680.94/226,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,220.89

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