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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,344.66, 312,217.23 and 134,401.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,344.66, 312,217.23 and 134,401.62 is: 185,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,344.66 : 312,217.23 = 134,401.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,344.66/312,217.23 = 134,401.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,344.66x = 312,217.23 × 134,401.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,344.66x = 41,962,501,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962,501,503.91/226,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,392.05

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