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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,792.28, 311,360.73 and 157,784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,792.28, 311,360.73 and 157,784.32 is: 217,579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,792.28 : 311,360.73 = 157,784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,792.28/311,360.73 = 157,784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,792.28x = 311,360.73 × 157,784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,792.28x = 49,127,840,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,127,840,855.26/225,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,579.81

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