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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,096.84, 311,949.66 and 145,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,096.84, 311,949.66 and 145,570.96 is: 200,846.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,096.84 : 311,949.66 = 145,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,096.84/311,949.66 = 145,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,096.84x = 311,949.66 × 145,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,096.84x = 45,410,811,477.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,410,811,477.87/226,096.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,846.73

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