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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,665.99, 312,809.58 and 131,154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,665.99, 312,809.58 and 131,154.17 is: 180,998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,665.99 : 312,809.58 = 131,154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,665.99/312,809.58 = 131,154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,665.99x = 312,809.58 × 131,154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,665.99x = 41,026,279,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,026,279,268.90/226,665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,998.83

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