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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,713.87, 312,851.84 and 131,213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,713.87, 312,851.84 and 131,213.79 is: 181,067.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,713.87 : 312,851.84 = 131,213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,713.87/312,851.84 = 131,213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,713.87x = 312,851.84 × 131,213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,713.87x = 41,050,474,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,050,474,978.80/226,713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,067.33

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