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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,672.94, 312,789.36 and 131,185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,672.94, 312,789.36 and 131,185.54 is: 181,024.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,672.94 : 312,789.36 = 131,185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,672.94/312,789.36 = 131,185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,672.94x = 312,789.36 × 131,185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,672.94x = 41,033,441,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,033,441,097.85/226,672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,024.88

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