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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,650.62, 309,490.98 and 156,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,650.62, 309,490.98 and 156,544 is: 215,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,650.62 : 309,490.98 = 156,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,650.62/309,490.98 = 156,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,650.62x = 309,490.98 × 156,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,650.62x = 48,448,955,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,448,955,973.12/224,650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,663.58

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