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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,867.80, 313,042.51 and 131,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,867.80, 313,042.51 and 131,356.04 is: 181,251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,867.80 : 313,042.51 = 131,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,867.80/313,042.51 = 131,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,867.80x = 313,042.51 × 131,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,867.80x = 41,120,024,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,120,024,465.26/226,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,251.04

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