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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,076.94, 311,988.24 and 130,581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,076.94, 311,988.24 and 130,581.45 is: 180,203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,076.94 : 311,988.24 = 130,581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,076.94/311,988.24 = 130,581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,076.94x = 311,988.24 × 130,581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,076.94x = 40,739,876,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,739,876,762.15/226,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,203.59

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