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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,041.66, 311,965.11 and 130,548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,041.66, 311,965.11 and 130,548.24 is: 180,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,041.66 : 311,965.11 = 130,548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,041.66/311,965.11 = 130,548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,041.66x = 311,965.11 × 130,548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,041.66x = 40,726,496,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,726,496,051.91/226,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,172.52

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