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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,376.62, 312,378.24 and 135,715.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,376.62, 312,378.24 and 135,715.74 is: 187,274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,376.62 : 312,378.24 = 135,715.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,376.62/312,378.24 = 135,715.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,376.62x = 312,378.24 × 135,715.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,376.62x = 42,394,644,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,394,644,001.50/226,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,274.83

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