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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,026.26, 311,838.81 and 129,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,026.26, 311,838.81 and 129,160.52 is: 178,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,026.26 : 311,838.81 = 129,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,026.26/311,838.81 = 129,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,026.26x = 311,838.81 × 129,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,026.26x = 40,277,262,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,277,262,855.78/226,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,197.27

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