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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,800.96, 312,964.98 and 131,314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,800.96, 312,964.98 and 131,314.10 is: 181,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,800.96 : 312,964.98 = 131,314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,800.96/312,964.98 = 131,314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,800.96x = 312,964.98 × 131,314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,800.96x = 41,096,714,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,096,714,680.22/226,800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,201.68

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