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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,258.20, 312,218.10 and 130,771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,258.20, 312,218.10 and 130,771.08 is: 180,453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,258.20 : 312,218.10 = 130,771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,258.20/312,218.10 = 130,771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,258.20x = 312,218.10 × 130,771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,258.20x = 40,829,098,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,829,098,132.55/226,258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,453.56

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