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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,727.12, 312,917.64 and 131,296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,727.12, 312,917.64 and 131,296.16 is: 181,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,727.12 : 312,917.64 = 131,296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,727.12/312,917.64 = 131,296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,727.12x = 312,917.64 × 131,296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,727.12x = 41,084,884,528.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,084,884,528.26/226,727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,208.51

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