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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,511.05, 312,566.65 and 133,361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,511.05, 312,566.65 and 133,361.98 is: 184,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,511.05 : 312,566.65 = 133,361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,511.05/312,566.65 = 133,361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,511.05x = 312,566.65 × 133,361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,511.05x = 41,684,507,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,684,507,173.75/226,511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,028.58

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