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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,090.44, 312,006.87 and 130,594.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,090.44, 312,006.87 and 130,594.95 is: 180,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,090.44 : 312,006.87 = 130,594.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,090.44/312,006.87 = 130,594.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,090.44x = 312,006.87 × 130,594.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,090.44x = 40,746,521,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,746,521,587.31/226,090.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,222.22

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