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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,163.60, 339,245.40 and 131,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,163.60, 339,245.40 and 131,296.40 is: 196,944.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,163.60 : 339,245.40 = 131,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,163.60/339,245.40 = 131,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,163.60x = 339,245.40 × 131,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,163.60x = 44,541,699,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,699,736.56/226,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,944.60

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