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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,257.01, 312,340.80 and 130,745.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,257.01, 312,340.80 and 130,745.05 is: 180,489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,257.01 : 312,340.80 = 130,745.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,257.01/312,340.80 = 130,745.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,257.01x = 312,340.80 × 130,745.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,257.01x = 40,837,013,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,837,013,513.04/226,257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,489.50

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