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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,724.46, 339,713 and 131,687.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,724.46, 339,713 and 131,687.85 is: 197,314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,724.46 : 339,713 = 131,687.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,724.46/339,713 = 131,687.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,724.46x = 339,713 × 131,687.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,724.46x = 44,736,074,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,736,074,587.05/226,724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,314.73

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