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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,720.07, 339,706.44 and 131,683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,720.07, 339,706.44 and 131,683.48 is: 197,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,720.07 : 339,706.44 = 131,683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,720.07/339,706.44 = 131,683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,720.07x = 339,706.44 × 131,683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,720.07x = 44,733,725,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,733,725,718.70/226,720.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,308.18

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