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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,039.40, 339,059.10 and 131,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,039.40, 339,059.10 and 131,431.40 is: 197,147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,039.40 : 339,059.10 = 131,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,039.40/339,059.10 = 131,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,039.40x = 339,059.10 × 131,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,039.40x = 44,563,012,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,563,012,195.74/226,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,147.10

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