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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,253.10, 312,159.02 and 130,724.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,253.10, 312,159.02 and 130,724.94 is: 180,359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,253.10 : 312,159.02 = 130,724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,253.10/312,159.02 = 130,724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,253.10x = 312,159.02 × 130,724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,253.10x = 40,806,969,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,806,969,159.96/226,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,359.82

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