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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,859.02, 313,171.73 and 131,347.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,859.02, 313,171.73 and 131,347.26 is: 181,320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,859.02 : 313,171.73 = 131,347.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,859.02/313,171.73 = 131,347.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,859.02x = 313,171.73 × 131,347.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,859.02x = 41,134,248,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,134,248,644.96/226,859.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,320.75

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