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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,181.20, 339,271.80 and 131,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,181.20, 339,271.80 and 131,702.80 is: 197,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,181.20 : 339,271.80 = 131,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,181.20/339,271.80 = 131,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,181.20x = 339,271.80 × 131,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,181.20x = 44,683,046,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683,046,021.04/226,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,554.20

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