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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,963.22, 313,194.80 and 136,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,963.22, 313,194.80 and 136,323 is: 188,117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,963.22 : 313,194.80 = 136,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,963.22/313,194.80 = 136,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,963.22x = 313,194.80 × 136,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,963.22x = 42,695,655,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,695,655,061.21/226,963.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,117.07

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