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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,924.92, 313,198.40 and 131,431.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,924.92, 313,198.40 and 131,431.59 is: 181,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,924.92 : 313,198.40 = 131,431.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,924.92/313,198.40 = 131,431.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,924.92x = 313,198.40 × 131,431.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,924.92x = 41,164,163,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,164,163,040.30/226,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,399.92

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