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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,697.88, 312,838.02 and 131,202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,697.88, 312,838.02 and 131,202.66 is: 181,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,697.88 : 312,838.02 = 131,202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,697.88/312,838.02 = 131,202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,697.88x = 312,838.02 × 131,202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,697.88x = 41,045,180,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,045,180,373.13/226,697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,056.75

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