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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,953.22, 313,147.98 and 131,454.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,953.22, 313,147.98 and 131,454.22 is: 181,379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,953.22 : 313,147.98 = 131,454.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,953.22/313,147.98 = 131,454.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,953.22x = 313,147.98 × 131,454.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,953.22x = 41,164,623,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,164,623,455.48/226,953.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,379.33

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