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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,271.21, 312,219.59 and 130,759.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,271.21, 312,219.59 and 130,759.47 is: 180,428.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,271.21 : 312,219.59 = 130,759.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,271.21/312,219.59 = 130,759.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,271.21x = 312,219.59 × 130,759.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,271.21x = 40,825,667,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825,667,458.22/226,271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,428.03

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