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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,296.72, 312,254.76 and 130,784.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,296.72, 312,254.76 and 130,784.97 is: 180,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,296.72 : 312,254.76 = 130,784.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,296.72/312,254.76 = 130,784.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,296.72x = 312,254.76 × 130,784.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,296.72x = 40,838,229,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,838,229,418.96/226,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,463.20

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