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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,592.68, 312,737.04 and 131,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,592.68, 312,737.04 and 131,152 is: 181,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,592.68 : 312,737.04 = 131,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,592.68/312,737.04 = 131,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,592.68x = 312,737.04 × 131,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,592.68x = 41,016,088,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,016,088,270.08/226,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,012.42

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