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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,037.76, 311,989.44 and 154,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,037.76, 311,989.44 and 154,446.72 is: 213,175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,037.76 : 311,989.44 = 154,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,037.76/311,989.44 = 154,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,037.76x = 311,989.44 × 154,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,037.76x = 48,185,745,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,185,745,682.64/226,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,175.65

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