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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,394.44, 339,147.91 and 131,425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,394.44, 339,147.91 and 131,425.45 is: 196,880.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,394.44 : 339,147.91 = 131,425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,394.44/339,147.91 = 131,425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,394.44x = 339,147.91 × 131,425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,394.44x = 44,572,666,688.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572,666,688.31/226,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,880.57

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