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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,289.89, 312,336.17 and 130,782.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,289.89, 312,336.17 and 130,782.79 is: 180,512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,289.89 : 312,336.17 = 130,782.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,289.89/312,336.17 = 130,782.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,289.89x = 312,336.17 × 130,782.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,289.89x = 40,848,195,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,848,195,730.51/226,289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,512.69

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