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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,861.02, 313,174.49 and 131,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,861.02, 313,174.49 and 131,349.26 is: 181,323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,861.02 : 313,174.49 = 131,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,861.02/313,174.49 = 131,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,861.02x = 313,174.49 × 131,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,861.02x = 41,135,237,512.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,135,237,512.38/226,861.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,323.51

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