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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,184.91, 312,241.44 and 130,673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,184.91, 312,241.44 and 130,673.16 is: 180,390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,184.91 : 312,241.44 = 130,673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,184.91/312,241.44 = 130,673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,184.91x = 312,241.44 × 130,673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,184.91x = 40,801,575,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,801,575,647.75/226,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,390.35

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