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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,960.72, 313,260.96 and 131,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,960.72, 313,260.96 and 131,452 is: 181,435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,960.72 : 313,260.96 = 131,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,960.72/313,260.96 = 131,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,960.72x = 313,260.96 × 131,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,960.72x = 41,178,779,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,178,779,713.92/226,960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,435.71

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