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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,227.38, 312,181.61 and 129,433.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,227.38, 312,181.61 and 129,433.15 is: 178,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,227.38 : 312,181.61 = 129,433.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,227.38/312,181.61 = 129,433.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,227.38x = 312,181.61 × 129,433.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,227.38x = 40,406,649,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,406,649,518.45/226,227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,610.78

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