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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,542.96, 312,511.50 and 135,855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,542.96, 312,511.50 and 135,855.36 is: 187,409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,542.96 : 312,511.50 = 135,855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,542.96/312,511.50 = 135,855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,542.96x = 312,511.50 × 135,855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,542.96x = 42,456,362,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,456,362,336.64/226,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,409.76

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