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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,299.26, 312,298 and 130,809.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,299.26, 312,298 and 130,809.98 is: 180,520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,299.26 : 312,298 = 130,809.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,299.26/312,298 = 130,809.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,299.26x = 312,298 × 130,809.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,299.26x = 40,851,695,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851,695,134.04/226,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,520.67

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