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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,266.26, 313,621.38 and 130,467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,266.26, 313,621.38 and 130,467.30 is: 180,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,266.26 : 313,621.38 = 130,467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,266.26/313,621.38 = 130,467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,266.26x = 313,621.38 × 130,467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,266.26x = 40,917,334,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,917,334,670.87/227,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,041.40

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