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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,707.12, 312,822.81 and 136,043.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,707.12, 312,822.81 and 136,043.82 is: 187,720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,707.12 : 312,822.81 = 136,043.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,707.12/312,822.81 = 136,043.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,707.12x = 312,822.81 × 136,043.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,707.12x = 42,557,610,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,557,610,055.53/226,707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,720.66

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