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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,668.93, 312,783.84 and 131,181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,668.93, 312,783.84 and 131,181.54 is: 181,019.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,668.93 : 312,783.84 = 131,181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,668.93/312,783.84 = 131,181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,668.93x = 312,783.84 × 131,181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,668.93x = 41,031,465,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,031,465,818.31/226,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,019.37

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