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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,853.66, 313,076.13 and 131,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,853.66, 313,076.13 and 131,362.04 is: 181,290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,853.66 : 313,076.13 = 131,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,853.66/313,076.13 = 131,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,853.66x = 313,076.13 × 131,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,853.66x = 41,126,319,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126,319,112.11/226,853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,290.08

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