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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,607.28, 312,693.51 and 131,096.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,607.28, 312,693.51 and 131,096.13 is: 180,898.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,607.28 : 312,693.51 = 131,096.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,607.28/312,693.51 = 131,096.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,607.28x = 312,693.51 × 131,096.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,607.28x = 40,992,909,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,992,909,037.12/226,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,898.46

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