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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,375.55, 312,330.13 and 135,698.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,375.55, 312,330.13 and 135,698.43 is: 187,222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,375.55 : 312,330.13 = 135,698.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,375.55/312,330.13 = 135,698.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,375.55x = 312,330.13 × 135,698.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,375.55x = 42,382,708,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,382,708,282.70/226,375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,222.99

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