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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,711.37, 312,828.67 and 136,048.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,711.37, 312,828.67 and 136,048.07 is: 187,726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,711.37 : 312,828.67 = 136,048.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,711.37/312,828.67 = 136,048.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,711.37x = 312,828.67 × 136,048.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,711.37x = 42,559,736,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,559,736,794.17/226,711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,726.52

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