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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,392.21, 312,408.51 and 135,702.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,392.21, 312,408.51 and 135,702.78 is: 187,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,392.21 : 312,408.51 = 135,702.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,392.21/312,408.51 = 135,702.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,392.21x = 312,408.51 × 135,702.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,392.21x = 42,394,703,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,394,703,302.66/226,392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,262.20

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