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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,138.23, 312,047.64 and 130,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,138.23, 312,047.64 and 130,675.68 is: 180,319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,138.23 : 312,047.64 = 130,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,138.23/312,047.64 = 130,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,138.23x = 312,047.64 × 130,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,138.23x = 40,777,037,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,777,037,549.40/226,138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,319.08

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