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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,419.09, 312,455.03 and 130,934.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,419.09, 312,455.03 and 130,934.67 is: 180,687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,419.09 : 312,455.03 = 130,934.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,419.09/312,455.03 = 130,934.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,419.09x = 312,455.03 × 130,934.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,419.09x = 40,911,196,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,911,196,242.89/226,419.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,687.93

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