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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,190.92, 312,249.72 and 130,679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,190.92, 312,249.72 and 130,679.16 is: 180,398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,190.92 : 312,249.72 = 130,679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,190.92/312,249.72 = 130,679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,190.92x = 312,249.72 × 130,679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,190.92x = 40,804,531,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,804,531,119.84/226,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,398.63

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