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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,144.12, 312,042.52 and 130,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,144.12, 312,042.52 and 130,663.48 is: 180,294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,144.12 : 312,042.52 = 130,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,144.12/312,042.52 = 130,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,144.12x = 312,042.52 × 130,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,144.12x = 40,772,561,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,772,561,571.17/226,144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,294.59

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