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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,701.09, 312,812.87 and 136,037.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,701.09, 312,812.87 and 136,037.25 is: 187,710.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,701.09 : 312,812.87 = 136,037.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,701.09/312,812.87 = 136,037.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,701.09x = 312,812.87 × 136,037.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,701.09x = 42,554,201,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,554,201,919.22/226,701.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,710.62

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