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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,952.72, 313,147.28 and 131,453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,952.72, 313,147.28 and 131,453.72 is: 181,378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,952.72 : 313,147.28 = 131,453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,952.72/313,147.28 = 131,453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,952.72x = 313,147.28 × 131,453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,952.72x = 41,164,374,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,164,374,863.88/226,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,378.64

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