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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,045.58, 339,127.46 and 131,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,045.58, 339,127.46 and 131,184.58 is: 196,811.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,045.58 : 339,127.46 = 131,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,045.58/339,127.46 = 131,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,045.58x = 339,127.46 × 131,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,045.58x = 44,488,292,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,488,292,499.76/226,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,811.16

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