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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,146.12, 312,045.28 and 130,665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,146.12, 312,045.28 and 130,665.48 is: 180,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,146.12 : 312,045.28 = 130,665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,146.12/312,045.28 = 130,665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,146.12x = 312,045.28 × 130,665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,146.12x = 40,773,546,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773,546,292.93/226,146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,297.35

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