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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,965.62, 313,183.89 and 131,471.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,965.62, 313,183.89 and 131,471.54 is: 181,414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,965.62 : 313,183.89 = 131,471.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,965.62/313,183.89 = 131,471.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,965.62x = 313,183.89 × 131,471.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,965.62x = 41,174,768,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,174,768,321.49/226,965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,414.12

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