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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,003.93, 312,001.55 and 159,234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,003.93, 312,001.55 and 159,234.01 is: 219,824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,003.93 : 312,001.55 = 159,234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,003.93/312,001.55 = 159,234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,003.93x = 312,001.55 × 159,234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,003.93x = 49,681,257,136.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681,257,136.55/226,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,824.75

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