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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,673.52, 312,819.96 and 131,161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,673.52, 312,819.96 and 131,161.68 is: 181,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,673.52 : 312,819.96 = 131,161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,673.52/312,819.96 = 131,161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,673.52x = 312,819.96 × 131,161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,673.52x = 41,029,991,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,029,991,491.13/226,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,009.20

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