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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,279.21, 312,230.62 and 130,767.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,279.21, 312,230.62 and 130,767.47 is: 180,439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,279.21 : 312,230.62 = 130,767.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,279.21/312,230.62 = 130,767.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,279.21x = 312,230.62 × 130,767.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,279.21x = 40,829,608,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,829,608,233.93/226,279.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,439.06

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