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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,859.16, 313,083.72 and 131,367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,859.16, 313,083.72 and 131,367.54 is: 181,297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,859.16 : 313,083.72 = 131,367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,859.16/313,083.72 = 131,367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,859.16x = 313,083.72 × 131,367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,859.16x = 41,129,038,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,129,038,110.45/226,859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,297.67

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