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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,285.89, 312,330.65 and 130,778.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,285.89, 312,330.65 and 130,778.79 is: 180,507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,285.89 : 312,330.65 = 130,778.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,285.89/312,330.65 = 130,778.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,285.89x = 312,330.65 × 130,778.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,285.89x = 40,846,223,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,846,223,833.02/226,285.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,507.16

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