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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,669.93, 312,785.22 and 131,182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,669.93, 312,785.22 and 131,182.54 is: 181,020.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,669.93 : 312,785.22 = 131,182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,669.93/312,785.22 = 131,182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,669.93x = 312,785.22 × 131,182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,669.93x = 41,031,959,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,031,959,634.06/226,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,020.75

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