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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,678.44, 312,796.94 and 131,191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,678.44, 312,796.94 and 131,191.04 is: 181,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,678.44 : 312,796.94 = 131,191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,678.44/312,796.94 = 131,191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,678.44x = 312,796.94 × 131,191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,678.44x = 41,036,155,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,036,155,867.42/226,678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,032.46

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