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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,176.30, 338,820.96 and 131,207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,176.30, 338,820.96 and 131,207.04 is: 196,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,176.30 : 338,820.96 = 131,207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,176.30/338,820.96 = 131,207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,176.30x = 338,820.96 × 131,207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,176.30x = 44,455,695,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,455,695,251.56/226,176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,553.29

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