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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,826.59, 307,481.40 and 130,936.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,826.59, 307,481.40 and 130,936.14 is: 180,680.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,826.59 : 307,481.40 = 130,936.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,826.59/307,481.40 = 130,936.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,826.59x = 307,481.40 × 130,936.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,826.59x = 40,260,427,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,260,427,637.80/222,826.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,680.54

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