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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,026.22, 313,268.75 and 130,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,026.22, 313,268.75 and 130,225.06 is: 179,694.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,026.22 : 313,268.75 = 130,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,026.22/313,268.75 = 130,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,026.22x = 313,268.75 × 130,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,026.22x = 40,795,441,764.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,795,441,764.88/227,026.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,694.85

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