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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,670.24, 312,817.39 and 131,207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,670.24, 312,817.39 and 131,207.69 is: 181,073.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,670.24 : 312,817.39 = 131,207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,670.24/312,817.39 = 131,207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,670.24x = 312,817.39 × 131,207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,670.24x = 41,044,047,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044,047,587.75/226,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,073.82

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