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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,285.93, 312,239.89 and 130,774.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,285.93, 312,239.89 and 130,774.19 is: 180,448.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,285.93 : 312,239.89 = 130,774.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,285.93/312,239.89 = 130,774.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,285.93x = 312,239.89 × 130,774.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,285.93x = 40,832,919,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,832,919,154.10/226,285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,448.34

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