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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,284.14, 312,328.23 and 130,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,284.14, 312,328.23 and 130,777.04 is: 180,504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,284.14 : 312,328.23 = 130,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,284.14/312,328.23 = 130,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,284.14x = 312,328.23 × 130,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,284.14x = 40,845,361,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,845,361,427.84/226,284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,504.75

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