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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,786.52, 313,003.76 and 131,351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,786.52, 313,003.76 and 131,351.24 is: 181,286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,786.52 : 313,003.76 = 131,351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,786.52/313,003.76 = 131,351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,786.52x = 313,003.76 × 131,351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,786.52x = 41,113,432,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,113,432,000.66/226,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,286.93

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