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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,444.88, 312,510.26 and 135,799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,444.88, 312,510.26 and 135,799.20 is: 187,412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,444.88 : 312,510.26 = 135,799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,444.88/312,510.26 = 135,799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,444.88x = 312,510.26 × 135,799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,444.88x = 42,438,643,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438,643,639.29/226,444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,412.69

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