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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,044.66, 311,969.25 and 130,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,044.66, 311,969.25 and 130,551.24 is: 180,176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,044.66 : 311,969.25 = 130,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,044.66/311,969.25 = 130,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,044.66x = 311,969.25 × 130,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,044.66x = 40,727,972,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,727,972,429.37/226,044.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,176.66

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