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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,954.22, 313,149.36 and 131,455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,954.22, 313,149.36 and 131,455.22 is: 181,380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,954.22 : 313,149.36 = 131,455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,954.22/313,149.36 = 131,455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,954.22x = 313,149.36 × 131,455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,954.22x = 41,165,118,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,165,118,011.66/226,954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,380.71

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