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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,385.93, 339,135.18 and 131,416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,385.93, 339,135.18 and 131,416.98 is: 196,867.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,385.93 : 339,135.18 = 131,416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,385.93/339,135.18 = 131,416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,385.93x = 339,135.18 × 131,416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,385.93x = 44,568,121,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,568,121,167.36/226,385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,867.90

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