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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,827.98, 313,002.24 and 131,341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,827.98, 313,002.24 and 131,341.10 is: 181,238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,827.98 : 313,002.24 = 131,341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,827.98/313,002.24 = 131,341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,827.98x = 313,002.24 × 131,341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,827.98x = 41,110,058,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,110,058,504.06/226,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,238.92

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