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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,397.45, 312,415.76 and 135,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,397.45, 312,415.76 and 135,708.03 is: 187,269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,397.45 : 312,415.76 = 135,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,397.45/312,415.76 = 135,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,397.45x = 312,415.76 × 135,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,397.45x = 42,397,326,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,397,326,652.01/226,397.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,269.46

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