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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,376.54, 312,331.50 and 135,699.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,376.54, 312,331.50 and 135,699.42 is: 187,224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,376.54 : 312,331.50 = 135,699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,376.54/312,331.50 = 135,699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,376.54x = 312,331.50 × 135,699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,376.54x = 42,383,203,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,383,203,397.73/226,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,224.36

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