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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,273.21, 312,222.35 and 130,761.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,273.21, 312,222.35 and 130,761.47 is: 180,430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,273.21 : 312,222.35 = 130,761.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,273.21/312,222.35 = 130,761.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,273.21x = 312,222.35 × 130,761.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,273.21x = 40,826,652,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,826,652,799.05/226,273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,430.79

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