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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,862.32, 312,056.10 and 192,226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,862.32, 312,056.10 and 192,226.26 is: 265,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,862.32 : 312,056.10 = 192,226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,862.32/312,056.10 = 192,226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,862.32x = 312,056.10 × 192,226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,862.32x = 59,985,377,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,985,377,013.19/225,862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,583.82

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