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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,575.60, 312,698.22 and 129,787.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,575.60, 312,698.22 and 129,787.18 is: 179,119.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,575.60 : 312,698.22 = 129,787.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,575.60/312,698.22 = 129,787.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,575.60x = 312,698.22 × 129,787.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,575.60x = 40,584,220,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,584,220,164.82/226,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,119.99

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