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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,098.14, 338,703.83 and 131,128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,098.14, 338,703.83 and 131,128.82 is: 196,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,098.14 : 338,703.83 = 131,128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,098.14/338,703.83 = 131,128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,098.14x = 338,703.83 × 131,128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,098.14x = 44,413,831,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,413,831,208.22/226,098.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,436.07

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