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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,932.22, 313,119.03 and 131,433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,932.22, 313,119.03 and 131,433.22 is: 181,350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,932.22 : 313,119.03 = 131,433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,932.22/313,119.03 = 131,433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,932.22x = 313,119.03 × 131,433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,932.22x = 41,154,242,356.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,154,242,356.18/226,932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,350.37

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