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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,277.72, 339,556.74 and 131,552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,277.72, 339,556.74 and 131,552.48 is: 197,410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,277.72 : 339,556.74 = 131,552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,277.72/339,556.74 = 131,552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,277.72x = 339,556.74 × 131,552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,277.72x = 44,669,532,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,669,532,438.83/226,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,410.21

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