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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,332.96, 312,354.72 and 130,863.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,332.96, 312,354.72 and 130,863.84 is: 180,600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,332.96 : 312,354.72 = 130,863.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,332.96/312,354.72 = 130,863.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,332.96x = 312,354.72 × 130,863.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,332.96x = 40,875,938,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,875,938,101.32/226,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,600.91

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