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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,235.50, 312,232.53 and 130,742.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,235.50, 312,232.53 and 130,742.98 is: 180,441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,235.50 : 312,232.53 = 130,742.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,235.50/312,232.53 = 130,742.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,235.50x = 312,232.53 × 130,742.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,235.50x = 40,822,211,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,822,211,425.14/226,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,441.23

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