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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,270.10, 312,182.48 and 130,741.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,270.10, 312,182.48 and 130,741.94 is: 180,383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,270.10 : 312,182.48 = 130,741.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,270.10/312,182.48 = 130,741.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,270.10x = 312,182.48 × 130,741.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,270.10x = 40,815,343,069.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,815,343,069.21/226,270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,383.28

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