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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,918.34, 313,189.34 and 131,425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,918.34, 313,189.34 and 131,425.03 is: 181,390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,918.34 : 313,189.34 = 131,425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,918.34/313,189.34 = 131,425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,918.34x = 313,189.34 × 131,425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,918.34x = 41,160,918,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,160,918,139.54/226,918.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,390.89

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