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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,674.99, 312,822 and 131,163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,674.99, 312,822 and 131,163.21 is: 181,011.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,674.99 : 312,822 = 131,163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,674.99/312,822 = 131,163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,674.99x = 312,822 × 131,163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,674.99x = 41,030,737,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,030,737,678.62/226,674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,011.31

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