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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,256.95, 312,216.38 and 130,769.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,256.95, 312,216.38 and 130,769.83 is: 180,451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,256.95 : 312,216.38 = 130,769.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,256.95/312,216.38 = 130,769.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,256.95x = 312,216.38 × 130,769.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,256.95x = 40,828,481,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,828,481,991.81/226,256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,451.84

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