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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,179.90, 312,106.17 and 130,684.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,179.90, 312,106.17 and 130,684.55 is: 180,331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,179.90 : 312,106.17 = 130,684.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,179.90/312,106.17 = 130,684.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,179.90x = 312,106.17 × 130,684.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,179.90x = 40,787,452,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,787,452,818.14/226,179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,331.91

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