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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,941.27, 313,168.84 and 130,075.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,941.27, 313,168.84 and 130,075.68 is: 179,498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,941.27 : 313,168.84 = 130,075.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,941.27/313,168.84 = 130,075.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,941.27x = 313,168.84 × 130,075.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,941.27x = 40,735,649,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,735,649,817.81/226,941.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,498.64

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