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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,204.80, 312,141.12 and 130,698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,204.80, 312,141.12 and 130,698.72 is: 180,351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,204.80 : 312,141.12 = 130,698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,204.80/312,141.12 = 130,698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,204.80x = 312,141.12 × 130,698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,204.80x = 40,796,444,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,796,444,843.37/226,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,351.81

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