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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,345.66, 312,218.61 and 134,402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,345.66, 312,218.61 and 134,402.62 is: 185,393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,345.66 : 312,218.61 = 134,402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,345.66/312,218.61 = 134,402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,345.66x = 312,218.61 × 134,402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,345.66x = 41,962,999,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962,999,196.76/226,345.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,393.43

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