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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,262.76, 312,224.40 and 130,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,262.76, 312,224.40 and 130,775.64 is: 180,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,262.76 : 312,224.40 = 130,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,262.76/312,224.40 = 130,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,262.76x = 312,224.40 × 130,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,262.76x = 40,831,345,733.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,831,345,733.62/226,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,459.86

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