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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,949.22, 313,142.46 and 131,450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,949.22, 313,142.46 and 131,450.22 is: 181,373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,949.22 : 313,142.46 = 131,450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,949.22/313,142.46 = 131,450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,949.22x = 313,142.46 × 131,450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,949.22x = 41,162,645,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162,645,258.34/226,949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,373.81

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