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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,238.76, 312,174.72 and 130,726.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,238.76, 312,174.72 and 130,726.92 is: 180,383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,238.76 : 312,174.72 = 130,726.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,238.76/312,174.72 = 130,726.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,238.76x = 312,174.72 × 130,726.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,238.76x = 40,809,639,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,809,639,647.46/226,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,383.06

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