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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,444.31, 312,509.48 and 135,798.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,444.31, 312,509.48 and 135,798.63 is: 187,411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,444.31 : 312,509.48 = 135,798.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,444.31/312,509.48 = 135,798.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,444.31x = 312,509.48 × 135,798.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,444.31x = 42,438,357,395.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438,357,395.11/226,444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,411.90

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