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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,586.67, 312,728.75 and 131,145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,586.67, 312,728.75 and 131,145.99 is: 181,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,586.67 : 312,728.75 = 131,145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,586.67/312,728.75 = 131,145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,586.67x = 312,728.75 × 131,145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,586.67x = 41,013,121,520.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,013,121,520.21/226,586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,004.12

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