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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,984.90, 313,145.14 and 135,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,984.90, 313,145.14 and 135,085.80 is: 186,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,984.90 : 313,145.14 = 135,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,984.90/313,145.14 = 135,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,984.90x = 313,145.14 × 135,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,984.90x = 42,301,461,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,301,461,753.01/226,984.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,362.45

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