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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,082.60, 312,008.74 and 130,593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,082.60, 312,008.74 and 130,593.32 is: 180,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,082.60 : 312,008.74 = 130,593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,082.60/312,008.74 = 130,593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,082.60x = 312,008.74 × 130,593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,082.60x = 40,746,257,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,746,257,225.62/226,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,227.30

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