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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,204.05, 312,091.59 and 130,675.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,204.05, 312,091.59 and 130,675.89 is: 180,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,204.05 : 312,091.59 = 130,675.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,204.05/312,091.59 = 130,675.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,204.05x = 312,091.59 × 130,675.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,204.05x = 40,782,846,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,782,846,284.77/226,204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,292.29

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