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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,982.89, 313,142.38 and 135,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,982.89, 313,142.38 and 135,083.80 is: 186,359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,982.89 : 313,142.38 = 135,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,982.89/313,142.38 = 135,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,982.89x = 313,142.38 × 135,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,982.89x = 42,300,462,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,300,462,631.44/226,982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,359.70

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