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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,695.88, 312,835.26 and 131,200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,695.88, 312,835.26 and 131,200.66 is: 181,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,695.88 : 312,835.26 = 131,200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,695.88/312,835.26 = 131,200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,695.88x = 312,835.26 × 131,200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,695.88x = 41,044,192,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044,192,583.27/226,695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,053.99

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