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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,820.96, 312,992.58 and 131,334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,820.96, 312,992.58 and 131,334.10 is: 181,229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,820.96 : 312,992.58 = 131,334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,820.96/312,992.58 = 131,334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,820.96x = 312,992.58 × 131,334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,820.96x = 41,106,598,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,106,598,800.98/226,820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,229.28

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