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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,561.01, 312,653.74 and 129,796.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,561.01, 312,653.74 and 129,796.19 is: 179,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,561.01 : 312,653.74 = 129,796.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,561.01/312,653.74 = 129,796.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,561.01x = 312,653.74 × 129,796.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,561.01x = 40,581,264,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,581,264,241.25/226,561.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,118.48

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